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Chopped Thai-Inspired Chickpea Salad with Curry Peanut Dressing

Beautiful vegan chopped Thai-inspired chickpea salad with a rainbow of veggies and a super flavorful curry peanut dressing. Nourishing, easy to make, and a great way to get your veggies in!

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 265 kcal
Course: Salad , Lunch
Cuisine: Asian , American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • FOR THE SALAD:
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (from the bag)
  • 1/2 small head of red cabbage, chopped (about 2-3cups shredded cabbage)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • For the curry peanut butter dressing:
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice or or rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1-2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Cayenne Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 3-4 tablespoons warm water, to thin dressing
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • TO GARNISH:
  • extra cilantro
  • sliced green onion
  • 1/4 cup roasted cashews or peanuts

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, add red bell pepper, carrot, cabbage, chickpeas, cilantro, green onion and jalapeño.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients: peanut butter, ginger, garlic, lime juice or vinegar, soy sauce or coconut aminos, curry powder, cayenne pepper, and turmeric. Mix to combine. Add water to thin to make a dressing like consistency that’s easily pourable. Taste and add salt and pepper, as necessary.
  3. Pour dressing over salad and mix well to combine. Garnish with roasted cashews and cilantro. Serves 4.

Notes

  • See the full post for tips, tricks, and ways to customize this salad!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 265cal (13%) Carbohydrates 37.8g (13%) Protein 10.1g (20%) Fat 9.5g (15%) Saturated Fat 1.8g (9%) Fiber 8.3g (33%) Sugar 4.1g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 265cal 13%
Carbohydrates 37.8g 13%
Protein 10.1g 20%
Fat 9.5g 15%
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
Fiber 8.3g 33%
Sugar 4.1g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.