Chickpea Vegetable Salad with Curried Yogurt Dressing
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Chickpea Vegetable Salad with Curried Yogurt Dressing is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple to make. Featuring protein-rich chickpeas, crisp summer vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing infused with warming curry powder and cumin, this salad is a delightful fusion of freshness and spice. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a perfect option for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a refreshing potluck dish. Served chilled or at room temperature, it’s an ideal light meal or versatile side that brings global-inspired flavor to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 Red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 120 grams Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Curry powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped parsley. Toss gently to mix.
In a small bowl, prepare the curried yogurt dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, curry powder, ground cumin, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture, and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt or black pepper to your preference.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad cold or at room temperature. Enjoy as a light meal or a flavorful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
973 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.1 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 3122 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.0 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.9 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.1 g | ||
| Protein | 38.8 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2171 mg | 46% | |
*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.
