Curried Chickpea Salad

posted: 12/30/20 — updated: 04/25/23 by Deryn Macey Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links.

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.

Curried chickpea salad with celery, walnuts and raisins on a plate.

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Features

quick and easy: you’ll need just 10 minutes and a handful of simple, ingredients
nutrition features: 13 grams of plant-based protein per serving
dietary features: 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!

Ingredient Notes

Visual of ingredients for making a curried chickpea salad recipe. Ingredients are labelled with text overlay.

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)

Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located in the recipe card below.

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.

Walnuts, raisins, celery and green onion in a large salad bowl.

Step 2. Mix the yogurt with the spices until well combined.

Yogurt mixed together with spices in a small bowl.

Step 3. Add the yogurt mixture to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

Walnuts, raisins, celery and chickpeas in a large salad bowl topped with a creamy yogurt dressing.

Mixed up curried chickpea salad in a large salad bowl.

Notes

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.

Serving Ideas

Serve as is as for a light and refreshing main dish or pair with my chickpea burger, quinoa beet burger or other main dish for a healthy side. It’s great for a snack too!
Enjoy as is or try mashing it up to make it like chicken salad, which is great on a sandwich or wrapped in lettuce or a whole-wheat wrap.
Serve on a bed of leafy greens for added nutrition.
Mash and serve as a dip with chopped bell peppers, crackers or tortilla chips.

Close up of a curried chickpea salad with celery, walnuts and raisins on a plate.

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.

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