Description
Chopped Thai-Inspired Chickpea Salad with Curry Peanut Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together a colorful medley of fresh vegetables and hearty chickpeas, all drizzled with a rich curry peanut dressing. This salad is not only quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes, but it is also perfect for lunch, potlucks, or meal prep. With its delightful balance of flavors and textures, you can enjoy it as a filling main course or a lively side dish. Whether you’re looking for a satisfying vegan option or a refreshing addition to your meal rotation, this salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 small head of red cabbage, chopped (about 2–3 cups shredded cabbage)
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice or rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1–2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3–4 tablespoons warm water, to thin dressing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Extra cilantro for garnish
- Sliced green onion for garnish
- 1/4 cup roasted cashews or peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine diced red bell pepper, shredded carrots, chopped red cabbage, rinsed chickpeas, cilantro, green onion, and jalapeño.
- In a small bowl, mix together peanut butter, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice (or rice vinegar), soy sauce (or coconut aminos), curry powder, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and warm water until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately garnished with extra cilantro and roasted cashews or peanuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg