Description
A vibrant and nutritious Vegan Curried Broccoli Chickpea Salad packed with finely chopped broccoli, chickpeas, shredded carrots, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, and fresh herbs, tossed in a creamy, tangy curry-spiced tahini dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a hearty side dish, this salad is flavorful, easy to prepare, and keeps well for up to five days.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 head of broccoli, very finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds (can also use chopped roasted almonds)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 large lemon, juiced
- 3-5 tablespoons warm water, to thin dressing
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, to sweeten
- 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli, shredded carrots, rinsed and drained chickpeas, toasted sliced almonds, dried cranberries, chopped green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro. Mix gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, freshly squeezed lemon juice, warm water (start with 3 tablespoons and add more as needed to reach desired consistency), finely minced garlic, maple syrup, yellow curry powder, freshly grated ginger, ground turmeric, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Immediately drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss thoroughly to coat all the salad components evenly with the dressing.
- Final Touch and Serve: Sprinkle additional almonds on top for extra crunch and toss a few more times. Serve the salad immediately with an optional fresh squeeze of lemon. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate; the salad will keep well for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- If preparing for a party or larger group, this salad can serve up to 6 people.
- To enhance the salad’s flavor, let it chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- For added protein, sprinkle with hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup in the dressing depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- This salad is excellent for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
