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Curried Chickpea Salad

Zesty Curried Chickpea Salad for a Happy, Healthy Snack

This Curried Chickpea Salad is a flavorful, nutritious option packed with protein and fiber, perfect for a quick and healthy snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: high protein salads
Cuisine: World
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1.5 cups canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 0.5 cups Greek yogurt or mayonnaise use yogurt for a healthier twist
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cups red onion finely diced
  • 0.5 cups celery or cucumber finely diced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) chopped
For Garnish
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for added color
  • 0.5 cups toasted nuts almonds or walnuts, for crunch

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt or mayonnaise with curry powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
  2. Finely dice red onion and celery or cucumber, then chop fresh herbs.
  3. Fold the chickpeas into the dressing, then add the diced vegetables and herbs. Mix gently.
  4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Serve cold or at room temperature, garnished with herbs, paprika, or toasted nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow flavors to meld by chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Experiment with different herbs for variety.

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