Description
A refreshing and flavorful Thai-inspired chickpea salad with a zesty curry peanut dressing. This vibrant salad is packed with colorful vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and a deliciously spiced dressing that brings it all together.
Ingredients
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For the salad:
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots (from the bag)
- 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
For the curry peanut butter dressing:
- 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
To garnish:
- Extra cilantro
- Sliced green onion
- 1/4 cup roasted cashews or peanuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add red bell pepper, carrot, cabbage, chickpeas, cilantro, green onion, and jalapeño. Mix well.
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the curry peanut butter dressing. Mix until smooth and pourable.
- Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine and coat the salad evenly.
- Garnish the salad with roasted cashews, cilantro, and sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg