Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Chopped Thai-Inspired Chickpea Salad with Curry Peanut Dressing. This delightful salad is a rainbow of fresh vegetables and protein-packed chickpeas, all tossed together in a creamy, aromatic curry peanut dressing. Perfect for lunch, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish, this nourishing recipe is quick to prepare and packed with nutrients. Experience the satisfying crunch of colorful veggies combined with the rich flavors of the dressing, making every bite an explosion of taste. Whether you enjoy it on its own or pair it with grilled chicken or turkey, this salad is sure to please!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- Extra cilantro, for garnish
- Sliced green onion, for garnish
- 1/4 cup roasted cashews or peanuts, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced red bell pepper, shredded carrots, chopped red cabbage, rinsed chickpeas, finely chopped cilantro, green onion, and diced jalapeño. Mix gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice or rice vinegar, soy sauce or coconut aminos, yellow curry powder, cayenne pepper, and ground turmeric until smooth. Gradually add warm water to achieve a pourable consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately garnished with extra cilantro and sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg