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Indian Chickpea Salad (Chana Salad)

This colourful and flavoursome salad is ready in less than 10 minutes by simply tossing together a few ingredients.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 68 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas (400 g) (washed and drained)
  • ½ red bell pepper (sliced)
  • ½ red onion (sliced)
  • ⅓ cup red cabbage (shredded)
  • ½ cup Coriander (chopped)
  • 1 Persian cucumber (sliced)
  • 1 red or green chilli (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder

Instructions

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  1. Drain and wash the chickpeas and place them in a large bowl.
  2. Add the red peppers, parsley, rocket leaves, currants, and grated carrot to the chickpeas.
  3. Make a dressing with olive oil. lemon juice, salt, and cumin in a small bowl then add to the salad.
  4. Gently toss the vegetables with the dressing and serve in a large salad bowl or individual salad bowls.

Notes

  • Ensure that your vegetables are chopped uniformly for a pleasing texture. You can dice them finely or keep them a bit chunky, depending on your preference.
  • If you like it extra hot, add chopped green chilies or a pinch of red chili flakes. Adjust the spice level to your taste.
  • When mixing the ingredients, taste the salad as you add seasonings. This way, you can adjust the flavors to your liking.
  • After assembling all the ingredients, allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • You can batch-cook dried chickpeas and keep them in the freezer already portioned to use them in salads instead of using canned chickpeas.
  • If using large European cucumbers, I would suggest you deseed them before slicing.
  • This salad is best when eaten fresh. However, you can cook the chickpeas in advance and keep them in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • 1 portion of this healthy Chickpea Salad contains only 68 kcal! A perfect dish for weight loss.
  • This delicious chickpea salad is vegan as well as gluten-free, and nut-free. 
  • Ensure that your vegetables are chopped uniformly for a pleasing texture. You can dice them finely or keep them a bit chunky, depending on your preference.
  • If you like it extra hot, add chopped green chilies or a pinch of red chili flakes. Adjust the spice level to your taste.
  • When mixing the ingredients, taste the salad as you add seasonings. This way, you can adjust the flavors to your liking.
  • After assembling all the ingredients, allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 68kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 146mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 809IU (16%) Vitamin C 43mg (48%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 68

% Daily Value*

Calories 68kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 146mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 809IU 16%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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