Description
A vibrant and nutritious Thai-inspired chopped chickpea salad tossed with a flavorful curry peanut butter dressing, perfect for a refreshing and protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 small head of red cabbage, chopped (about 2-3 cups 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
Curry Peanut Butter Dressing:
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice or rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1-2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
- 1/4 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
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine the diced red bell pepper, shredded carrots, chopped red cabbage, rinsed and drained chickpeas, chopped cilantro, finely chopped green onion, and diced jalapeño. Mix gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice or rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos, yellow curry powder, red cayenne pepper, and ground turmeric. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of warm water gradually, whisking until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Toss salad with dressing: Pour the prepared curry peanut butter dressing over the salad mixture. Use a large spoon to toss everything together thoroughly until all the salad ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle extra cilantro, sliced green onion, and roasted cashews or peanuts over the top of the salad. Serve chilled or at room temperature for 4 servings.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of water in the dressing to achieve your preferred consistency.
- For a spicier salad, keep the jalapeño seeds or add extra cayenne pepper to the dressing.
- Can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different nutty flavor.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos if you need the recipe to be gluten-free.
- Add sliced avocado or fresh lime wedges for extra creaminess and tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about one-quarter of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg