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Indian chickpea salad
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5 from 2 votes

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 Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 68kcal
Author: Ayla Clulee

Equipment

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
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Instructions

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

Notes

  • 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

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 809IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg