Description
Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that combines protein-rich chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a zesty peanut-lime dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal any day of the week. Each bite offers a delightful crunch and burst of flavor that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas under cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, red bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, and honey until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg