If you loved my OG Smashed Chickpea Salad, then prepare to fall in-love with this recipe. My Smashed Chickpea Curry Salad is the perfect way to add an extra kick to your weekday lunches. With ingredients like apples, walnuts, carrots, curry, and raisins, this is not your mama's chickpea salad. This recipe packs a punch, and is so flavorful and delicious, you wouldn't believe it was vegetarian and grain-free!
Ingredients
- 1 Can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ½ Cup Greek Yogurt or substitute plain dairy-free yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Medium Carrot grated
- 1 Red Apple chopped
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Curry Powder
- ¼ Cup Walnuts or Cashews chopped
- ½ Cup Raisins or Dates chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- Sea Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by preparing your produce by chopping your apples, walnuts, and dates (if using) and shredding your carrots. Place them to the side.
- Next, drain and rinse your chickpeas and add them to a medium sized bowl with your greek yogurt and lemon juice.
- Mix well and then mash with a fork, being sure to leave some of the chickpeas whole, for texture.
- Next, add in your chopped apples, carrots, walnuts (or cashews), raisins / dates, curry powder, and olive oil, and toss well to combine.
- Season with your sea salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy!
- Serve with crackers, on toast, on lettuce cups, or eat it with a fork.
Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2582IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
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