Chickpea Salad Chana Rangeela
Brighten up your mealtime with the vibrant and flavor-packed Chickpea Salad Chana Rangeela! This colorful Indian-inspired salad combines hearty cooked chickpeas with an array of fresh vegetables like cucumber, tomato, grated carrot, and finely chopped red onion for a delightful crunch in every bite. Infused with the zesty kick of chaat masala, ground cumin, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this salad is a perfect balance of tangy, earthy, and savory flavors. Garnished with fresh cilantro and optional pomegranate seeds for a touch of sweetness and added color, it’s an irresistible, healthy dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Serve it as a light lunch, a refreshing side, or even a party appetizer—it’s gluten-free, vegan, and loaded with nutrition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chickpeas
- 1 medium, diced Cucumber
- 1 medium, diced Tomato
- 1 small, finely chopped Red onion
- 1 small, grated Carrot
- 1 finely chopped (optional) Green chili
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped Fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 cups (optional for garnish) Pomegranate seeds
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked chickpeas.
Dice the cucumber, tomato, and red onion, and add them to the bowl.
Grate the carrot and finely chop the green chili (if using) and cilantro, then add them to the bowl.
Sprinkle the chaat masala, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper over the salad ingredients.
Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the top.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
Optional: Garnish with pomegranate seeds for an extra burst of flavor and color.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately as a refreshing salad or side dish. Enjoy your Chana Rangeela!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.7 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 297 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 591 mg | 13% | |
*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.
