Curried Chickpea Salad
on Dec 30, 2020, Updated Aug 27, 2024
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This vegan curried chickpea salad is packed with flavour and easy to make in 10-minutes for a healthy and delicious main dish or side salad.
About the Recipe
- You’ll need just 10 minutes and a handful of simple ingredients.
- 13 grams of plant-based protein per serving
- Vegan, oil-free, gluten-free.
- Works as a light main dish or healthy side salad
- You’ll love the spiced curry flavour combined with the sweet raisins, crunchy walnuts and creaminess from the yogurt dressing…it’s addictive!
For more quick and easy chickpea recipes, this Simple Chickpea Salad, Easy Spiced Chickpeas and Vegan BBQ Chickpea Salad are all delicious!
Ingredient Notes
- chickpeas – you’ll need about 5 cups worth but it doesn’t have to be exact, I used canned for a quick and easy recipe but if you have chickpeas you cooked from scratch that works too
- raisins – any variety works but use golden if you can find them, you can use finely chopped dates as a substitute
- walnuts – walnuts are perfect here but in a pinch you can use chopped pecans or cashews
- coconut yogurt – use any unsweetened vegan yogurt, just make sure you like the flavour as it will contribute to the flavour of the overall dish…I like Yoso Unsweetened Coconut Yogurt best (if not plant-based or vegan, use any plain, thick yogurt)
This list is not complete. Please see the recipe card at the end of the post for the complete ingredient list with measurements and detailed instructions.
Variations
- To make this recipe nut-free, use sunflower seeds instead of nuts.
- Try fresh sliced red or green grapes as an alternative to raisins for a crunchy twist!
- If you don’t like cilantro, it’s ok to leave it out.
- Finely chopped red bell peppers or grated carrot make good additions if you want to add some extra veggies.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1. Chop up the veggies, nuts and cilantro and add to a large salad or mixing bowl with the raisins and chickpeas.
Step 2. Mix the yogurt with the spices until well combined.
Step 3. Add the yogurt mixture to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
Storing & Meal Prep
- Fridge: Stores well in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
- This recipe is not suitable for freezing.
- If taking to-go, it’s ok for a few hours if kept cool.
- Meal Prep: This recipe works well for meal prep. Enjoy on it’s own or use one of the serving suggestions below.
Did you try this recipe? I’d love to hear about it! Scroll down to comment section below to leave your star rating and review.
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Curried Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2×19 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (approx. 5 cups)
- 2 stalks celery, washed and diced (approx. 2/3 cup, 130 g)
- 2/3 cup golden raisins, 130 g
- 1 cup chopped walnuts, 95 g
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped (1/3 cup , 20 g)
- 3 green onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup, 30 g)
For the Dressing
- 1 tsp tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt , 180 g
Instructions
- Take rinsed chickpeas, diced celery, raisins, walnuts, green onions and chopped cilantro and thoroughly mix in a medium sized bowl.
- Add all spices and seasoning into the bowl, with a wooden spoon stir until well coated, add coconut yogurt and mix until chickpeas are fully coated.
- Option to let stand to marinate for 10 minutes so the flavours can develop. Enjoy as is, with a bowl of mixed greens or in your favourite wrap. It can also be mashed up a bit to resembled chicken salad, which is great on sandwiches and in wraps.
I’ve made this 3-4 times in the last month and cannot stop eating it – it is addictive! I used regular greek yogurt and added some chopped apple.
Quick, easy, and delish!
Glad you enjoyed it, Jenna!