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Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad Recipe

Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad Recipe – Refreshingly Delicious!

A quick and delightful Crunchy Thai Chickpea Salad recipe with fresh vegetables and a zesty peanut dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinse and drain well
  • 2 cups Red Cabbage Thinly sliced
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper Sweet and crisp
  • 2 medium Carrots Grated or julienned
  • 1 large Cucumber Chopped for a refreshing crunch
  • 2 stalks Spring Onions Adds mild onion flavor
  • 1 cup Edamame Thawed before use
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter Creamy base of the dressing
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Provides zesty brightness
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Introduces umami flavors
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Sweetens the dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Balances the flavors
For Flavor Enhancements
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh ginger is best
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced to add aromatic flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Paste Adds a kick of heat
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Fresh herbs to enhance flavor
  • 1/4 cup Mint Fresh herbs to enhance flavor
  • 1/4 cup Roasted Peanuts Chopped for extra crunch

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • salad bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse and drain chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess sodium and moisture.
  2. Chop the red cabbage, red bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, and spring onions.
  3. Wash and chop the cilantro and mint, and set aside.
  4. Combine peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and chili paste in a mixing bowl.
  5. In a large salad bowl, add chickpeas and prepared vegetables, then drizzle with two-thirds of the dressing.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped cilantro and mint.
  7. Serve topped with chopped roasted peanuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Add herbs just before serving to maintain freshness.

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