Print

Curried Chickpea Salad Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★

3.8 from 27 reviews

A vibrant and flavorful Curried Chickpea Salad combining creamy Greek yogurt with curry powder, fresh herbs, and crisp vegetables for a quick, nutritious, and satisfying meal or side dish.

Ingredients

Scale

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed, approximately 15 oz)
  • ½ red onion (finely diced)
  • 1 celery stalk (finely diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (cut into dices)
  • 2 tbsp fresh herbs, e.g. parsley or cilantro (chopped)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Dressing Ingredients

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tbsp curry powder
  • 1 ½ tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Make the curry yogurt dressing: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, curry powder, honey, and Dijon mustard until smooth and well combined.
  2. Prepare the chickpeas: Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas into a large bowl. Optionally, mash them partially using a fork or potato masher to create a varied texture for the salad.
  3. Combine salad ingredients: Add the finely diced red onion, celery, red bell pepper, and chopped fresh herbs to the bowl with the chickpeas.
  4. Add dressing and season: Pour the prepared curry yogurt dressing over the chickpea mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir everything together gently but thoroughly until the salad is evenly coated and well mixed.
  5. Serve: Serve immediately or chill briefly to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy as a healthy lunch or side dish.

Notes

  • You can partially or fully mash the chickpeas depending on the texture you prefer.
  • Chilling the salad for 30 minutes enhances the flavors, but it’s delicious served right away.
  • Fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley add bright flavor; feel free to experiment with your favorites.
  • This salad stores well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
  • For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt and honey with plant-based yogurt and maple syrup.

Keywords: curried chickpea salad, chickpea salad, curry yogurt dressing, vegetarian salad, quick healthy lunch

Find it online: https://epicrecipebox.com/curried-chickpea-salad-recipe/