Curried Chickpea Salad

5 from 1 vote

Nothing beats this Curried Chickpea Salad, complete with curry-seasoned chickpeas, a myriad of veggies, and the best dressing. This salad can be ready in 15 minutes or less and is delicious on its own and divine in some pita with lettuce.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Sandwich

Cuisine: Healthy, Vegetarian

Keyword: Curried Chickpea Salad

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $6.12

Ingredients

1 can (15.5 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup celery
1/4 cup red onion
1/4 cup parsley (or cilantro)
1-1/2 teaspoons yellow curry powder (Note 1)
1/4 cup mayonnaise (Note 2)
1 teaspoon each: honey and lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
For serving: warmed or toasted pita/naan, lettuce, avocado (optional)

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Instructions

Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas, then thoroughly dry them using a salad spinner for quick and easy prep. Chop celery into 1-2 inch pieces and red onion into 1-inch pieces for measuring.
Add celery, red onion, and parsley or cilantro to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, scraping down the sides as needed. Add the drained chickpeas and pulse a few times to break them down. Add the remaining ingredients, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. I use 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, see Note 3. Pulse until the mixture is chunky but well combined, maintaining a coarse texture. Taste and adjust with additional salt or a squeeze of lemon for optimal flavor.
Warm or char naan or pita over a gas stovetop. Spread mayo on the bread, then layer with your favorite sandwich ingredients like lettuce, ripe avocado with salt and pepper, and thinly sliced red onion. Evenly divide the chickpea mixture between the naan or pitas. Enjoy immediately!

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Notes

Note 1: Use high-quality, creamy, full-fat mayonnaise. I recommend Hellman’s/Best Foods®.

Note 2: Curry powders vary in spice and flavor. Use one you enjoy at your preferred heat level. We recommend McCormick®.

Note 3: Canned chickpeas vary in salt content. Start with a small amount, taste, and adjust as needed.

Nutrition facts are for the salad mixture only and do not include pita/naan/bread or additional veggies.

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