Spicy Tangy Chickpea Salad
This vibrant Spicy Tangy Chickpea Salad is a healthy vegetarian dish bursting with flavor! A zesty homemade dressing made from fresh lime juice and chili powder pairs perfectly with protein-packed chickpeas, crisp veggies, and a hint of sweetness from homemade mango chutney. Enjoy this refreshing salad as a light meal or a side dish that will tantalize your taste buds.
ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp homemade mango chutney (see steps)
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- 2.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, mango chutney, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- 3.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine.
- 4.
Fold in diced avocado and chopped cilantro, mixing carefully to avoid smashing the avocado.
- 5.
Chill the salad for about 15 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld.
- 6.
Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.