Chickpea salad with carrots and cashews
Experience a burst of flavors with our Chickpea Salad! This delicious recipe combines hummus, lemon juice, and curry powder for a savory base, mixed with chickpeas, carrots, onions, raisins, and cashews. It's a perfect blend of sweet and savory, providing a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 20 min
Ingredients:
2/3 cup hummus5 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp curry powder
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt
3 cups chickpeas
1 cup carrots
4 onions
1/2 cup raisins
4 oz cashew
Chickpea salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines the rich and aromatic flavors of curry powder with the earthiness of chickpeas, the sweetness of raisins, and the crunch of cashews. This salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a side dish, or even a light dinner. It's also vegan and packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins.
Instructions:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the hummus, lemon juice, curry powder, garlic powder, and sea salt. Mix well until the dressing is smooth and well integrated.
- Grate the carrots if not already grated.
- Slice the green onions finely.
- Roughly chop the cashews if they are not pre-chopped.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, grated carrots, sliced green onions, raisins, and chopped cashews.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the chickpea mixture.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until the chickpeas, vegetables, raisins, and cashews are evenly coated with the dressing.
- For best flavor, cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Give the salad one last toss before serving to redistribute the dressing.
- Serve the chickpea salad as a main dish, a side, or even a filling for wraps.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh carrots, onions, and lemon juice can enhance the flavor and texture of your salad. Make sure your chickpeas are well-rinsed and drained if using canned.
- Adjust seasoning to taste: Feel free to adjust the amounts of curry powder, garlic powder, and sea salt according to your personal taste preferences. You can always add more spices if you prefer a stronger flavor.
- Let it chill: Allowing the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving can help the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Serve creatively: This salad can be served on its own, in a wrap, or on top of a bed of greens for a more hearty meal. You can also top it with some fresh herbs like cilantro for added flavor.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It makes for a great make-ahead meal option.
This spicy chickpea salad is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed in various ways. Not only is it easy to make, but it's also a healthy option that keeps you satisfied. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or looking for a quick and wholesome meal, this salad is sure to become a favorite.
Nutrition per serving
4 ServingsCalories 500kcal
Protein 18g
Carbohydrates 60g
Fiber 13g
Sugar 20g
Fat 24g
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