Description
Discover the delightful Best Curried Chickpea Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish that comes together in just 15 minutes. This easy vegan salad is packed with protein-rich chickpeas and flavored with warm curry spices, making it perfect for a quick lunch or as a refreshing side at gatherings. Enjoy it in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or served with whole grain crackers for a satisfying snack. With its versatile serving options and meal prep-friendly nature, this salad is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1/2 small lemon (juice)
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and black pepper. Add pressed or grated garlic and mix until combined. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
- Optionally rub chickpeas between layers of a towel to remove skins for easier mashing.
- Using a fork, partially mash about three-quarters of the chickpeas and leave some whole for added texture.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed chickpeas with diced celery, red onion, green onions, and fresh herbs. Pour dressing over the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Serve in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or alongside crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg