Curry Chickpea Salad
Curry Chickpea Salad is a creamy, protein-rich vegan salad made with hearty chickpeas, warm curry spices, and a touch of sweetness. This easy chickpea salad recipe is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or healthy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35–45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad / Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (or plant-based alternative)
- 1–2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped apples (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds or cashews (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, lightly mash the chickpeas, leaving some whole for texture.
- Add mayonnaise or Greek yogurt and mix until well combined.
- Stir in curry powder and lemon juice.
- Add chopped celery, red onion, and raisins or dried cranberries.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Fold in optional ingredients like apples, herbs, or nuts if using.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold in sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or with crackers.
Notes
- Adjust curry powder to control spice level.Use vegan mayo or yogurt to keep the recipe fully plant-based.Add shredded carrots or cucumber for extra crunch.Refresh leftovers with a splash of lemon juice if needed.Keeps well for meal prep and tastes better after chilling.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/curry-chickpea-salad/
