Description
Looking for a refreshing and flavorful dish? Try this Chopped Thai-Inspired Chickpea Salad for a tasty twist on a classic recipe!
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 2-3cups 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 or rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1–2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon red cayenne pepper
- ¼ 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
- Step 1: In a large bowl, add red bell pepper, carrot, cabbage, chickpeas, cilantro, green onion and jalapeño.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients: peanut butter, ginger, garlic, lime juice or vinegar, soy sauce or coconut aminos, curry powder, cayenne pepper, and turmeric. Mix to combine. Add water to thin to make a dressing like consistency that’s easily pourable. Taste and add salt and pepper, as necessary.
- Step 3: Pour dressing over salad and mix well to combine. Garnish with roasted cashews and cilantro. Serves Step 4:
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg