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Healthy Thai Chickpea Salad recipe topped with peanut dressing and packed with vibrant vegetables.
Callie Brooks

Chopped Thai Chickpea Salad

This Chopped Thai Chickpea Salad is a crunchy, colorful, and refreshing dish packed with plant-based protein, fresh veggies, and a creamy curry peanut dressing — perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a healthy lunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main, Salad
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Thai
Calories: 315
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 0.5 English cucumber, diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 0.25 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup light coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp red curry paste
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1–2 tbsp water, if needed to thin dressing

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • grater
  • serving spoon

Method
 

  1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then chop all the vegetables and herbs.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, red curry paste, ginger, and lime juice until smooth. Add water slowly if the dressing is too thick.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas with all the chopped vegetables and cilantro. Pour the dressing over and toss gently until well coated.
  4. Add chopped peanuts right before serving to keep the texture crisp.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 11gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 470mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4600IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For extra spice, add chili flakes or sriracha. Let the salad chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Keep peanuts separate until ready to serve to maintain crunch. Optional seasonal add-ins: mango in summer or roasted squash in fall.

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