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Curried Chickpea Salad
4.7 from 117 votes

Curried Chickpea Salad

This Curried Chickpea Salad blends chickpeas with a spicy and tangy dressing made from curry powder, turmeric, garam masala, and a hint of maple syrup. The salad features crunchy red bell pepper and celery, sweet dates, and fresh cilantro, offering a mix of textures and flavors. Served over spinach or spring mix and optionally topped with chopped cashews, it works well as a light lunch or side dish. The combination of warm spices and fresh ingredients keeps the salad interesting and satisfying.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 352 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • lime juice juice from 1/2 lime
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 chickpeas 15 oz cans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 celery hearts chopped
  • 4 Medjool dates pitted and chopped (or 1/2 cup raisins)
  • 2 Tablespoons onion red, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
  • cashews optional, chopped
  • spinach or spring mix, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Make dressing: Combine all the dressing ingredients (oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, curry powder, maple syrup, salt, turmeric and garam masala) in a large bowl.
  2. Mix remaining ingredients: Add chickpeas, celery, red pepper, dates, red onion and cilantro to the bowl and stir to combine.
  3. Serve: Serve chickpea salad on a bed of spinach or spring mix and top with cashews, if using.

Notes

  • Canned chickpeas work well and require no cooking; rinse and drain before using.
  • Swap chickpeas for other white beans like cannellini or Northern beans if preferred.
  • Replace dates with raisins, dried cherries, or prunes based on taste preferences.
  • If you prefer milder onion flavor, use yellow onion instead of red onion.
  • Adding chopped avocado can provide creaminess and enhance nutritional content.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 12g (18%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 22g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 352kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 12g 18%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 22g 44%

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