Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad: A Fresh, Guilt-Free Delight
A refreshing and healthy salad that combines crunchy vegetables and protein-packed chickpeas, dressed in a tangy Thai dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, green onions, cilantro, and peanuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños to the salad.
- This salad can be made a day ahead for the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad, healthy salad, chickpeas, Thai dressing