Chickpea and Mango Salad
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant Chickpea and Mango Salad, a refreshing medley of tropical flavors, crisp textures, and wholesome ingredients. Featuring protein-packed chickpeas, sweet and juicy mango, crunchy cucumber, red bell pepper, and a zesty cilantro-lime dressing, this salad is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an ideal choice for a light lunch, a colorful side dish, or a healthy potluck option. Vegan, gluten-free, and customizable with a touch of optional chili flakes, this salad is a burst of sunshine in every bite. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and watch it become your new go-to recipe for quick and nutritious meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 large ripe mango
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 15 grams fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon optional chili flakes
Instructions
Peel the mango, remove the seed, and dice the flesh into small cubes.
Rinse the cucumber and dice it into small cubes. Optionally, you can remove the seeds for a cleaner texture.
Dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion.
Chop the fresh cilantro leaves finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced mango, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using).
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. This salad can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1099 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.5 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1800 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.4 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.5 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.4 g | ||
| Protein | 42.5 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2551 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
