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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Lunch and Dinner » Curried Chickpea Salad

    ★★★★★ from 28 reviews

    Curried Chickpea Salad

    Published Jun 21, 2021 · Modified Aug 29, 2022 · by Alexis Joseph · 97 Comments

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    Amazing Curried Chickpea Salad with the best tahini dressing, packed with flavors and textures! Enjoy this for healthy lunches all week by itself or in a wrap. Vegan and gluten free.

    bowl of chickpea salad with spoon

    In my next life, I'd like to come back as this salad. I mean why be a dolphin or Oprah or Harry Styles when you could be THIS?

    Kinda like my Chickpea Tuna Salad, there's no cooking required so this lunch dream comes together in no time. If you can use a can opener and chop a pepper, you can make this salad.

    I mean the directions literally have two steps. That's one less than three. I have faith in you!

    How to make curried chickpea salad

    Can you tell that this is one of those posts where the recipe is so freaking tasty that the post could never in a million years do it justice? I know you're not supposed to have a favorite recipe nor a favorite child, but we all know they exist...

    1. Blend dressing ingredients in a blender.
    2. Chop veggies. Combine them with drained chickpeas, cilantro, cashews, and raisins.
    3. Add dressing. Toss to combine and dig in!
    mixing bowl of salad ingredients

    Key Ingredients and substitutions

    • Chickpeas: canned or cooked from fresh, you do you! Just be sure to drain and rinse them since they're the star of the show.
    • Cilantro: Fresh herbies for color and delish flavor.
    • Green onions: I love the flavor of green onion but red onion would be a good stand-in if you have that on hand.
    • Bell pepper: Delivering color, crunch and a pop of flavor. Any color works but I like red or orange here. You could also use carrot or celery.
    • Raisins: I definitely don't love raisins, but they're SO good in this salad. Dried cherries or cranberries work great, too.
    • Cashews: Mmmmm salty, buttery, crunchy cashews. I prefer them here but almonds or pepitas would do!
    • Tahini: The makings a of a creamy sauce sans mayo. Woot woot!
    • Maple syrup: Sweetness balances the acid in the dressing. You can sub honey or agave.
    • Spices: Curry powder and turmeric make for a lusciously flavorful sauce that's healthy to boot.
    mixing bowl of salad with wooden spoon

    How to store

    Dare I say this salad gets better with age? It'll last up to five days in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

    You can prep it ahead by keeping the dressing separate and combining everything just before serving.

    Serving ideas

    By itself or in a wrap, this salad is enough on its own! That said, it's delish served alongside some other recipe faves like:

    • black bean burgers
    • grilled fruit kabobs
    • summer quinoa salad
    • grilled sweet potatoes
    bowl of chickpea salad with spoon

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    • Power Salad with Za'atar Sweet Potatoes
    • Mediterranean Farro Salad
    • Vegan Broccoli Salad
    • Summer Quinoa Salad
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    CURRIED CHICKPEAS FOR PRESIDENT.

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    bowl of chickpea salad with spoon

    Curried Chickpea Salad Recipe

    ★★★★★ 5 from 28 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Total Time: 15 mins
    • Yield: 5 servings 1x
    • Category: Salad
    • Method: No-Cook
    • Cuisine: Indian
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Amazing Curried Chickpea Salad with the best tahini dressing, packed with flavors and textures! Enjoy this for healthy lunches all week by itself or in a wrap. Vegan and gluten free.


    Ingredients

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    For the dressing:

    • 3 tbsp tahini
    • 1 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
    • 2 tbsp water
    • ½ lemon, juiced
    • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tbsp curry powder
    • 1 tsp turmeric
    • ½ tsp salt
    • freshly ground black pepper

    For the salad:

    • 2 15oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • ½ cup chopped green onions
    • ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
    • 1 bell pepper, chopped
    • ½ cup raisins
    • ⅓ cup cashews, chopped

    Instructions

    1. Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. I blended mine in my nutribullet.
    2. Place salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to combine. Enjoy room temperature or chilled.

    Keywords: curried chickpea salad

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Jack @ Gyminyourhome says

      December 12, 2016 at 6:15 pm

      This is a good way to add flavor to a chickpea dish. I would definitely be interested in seeing some similar recipes.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Michael Drabenstott says

      August 24, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      I made this for a party this past weekend. Huge hit! Even my wife, a chick pea detractor, said it was one of the best salads she's ever had. I will use this recipe as a base to experiment with other veggies and fruit over time. Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Andy Atari says

      August 15, 2016 at 12:27 am

      Can I say this salad is my savior? I like to eat healthy (lots of protein and veggies) but I'm really, really, REALLY lazy in the kitchen. I'm not even giving meal prepping a go because I just don't want to do all that stuff on a Sunday when I could be lazing around listening to... um... One Direction? 😀 This meal is perfect! I'm probably going to have this 2 or 3 times a week now. Haha!

      Reply
    4. Andy Atari says

      August 15, 2016 at 12:27 am

      Can I say this salad is my savior? I like to eat healthy (lots of protein and veggies) but I'm really, really, REALLY lazy in the kitchen. I'm not even giving meal prepping a go because I just don't want to do all that stuff on a Sunday when I could be lazing around listening to... um... One Direction? 😀 This meal is perfect! I'm probably going to have this 2 or 3 times a week now. Haha!

      Reply
    5. Alexis says

      July 09, 2016 at 9:42 am

      Hmmm I haven't heard that before! Maybe one of the ingredients had gone bad?

      Reply
    6. Ani says

      July 08, 2016 at 3:37 pm

      For some reason this dressing didn't work for me. Had a sour aftertaste, not enjoyable. Any idea what I did wrong?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 09, 2016 at 9:42 am

        Hmmm I haven't heard that before! Maybe one of the ingredients had gone bad?

        Reply
    7. Cooking Dad says

      July 05, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      This just made my top 5 salads ever. The flavour combination was amazing. I did omit cilantro and doubled the green onion though.

      But omg.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 05, 2016 at 10:54 pm

        Isn't it the best?! I could eat it all day every day. SO glad you liked it!

        Reply
    8. Alexis says

      June 23, 2016 at 9:30 pm

      It's 5 servings 🙂 The nutrition info is for 1 serving or 1/5 of the recipe.

      Reply
    9. Azure Wilson says

      June 21, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      Is it correct that the entire recipe is one serving? Maybe I'm reading the nutrition information wrong...

      Reply
    10. Kate @mindfoodly says

      January 27, 2016 at 11:38 pm

      This salad sounds amazing, would this feed four as a side or main?

      Reply
    11. Julie says

      January 19, 2016 at 3:52 pm

      Alexis is this the yummy salad we had at Alchemy when we were visiting from Portland, Oregon? My husband still talks about the "best roast beef sandwich" he's ever had. 🙂

      Reply
    12. Sharon Herbitter says

      January 15, 2016 at 7:03 pm

      I could weep with joy over this salad. I doubled it and am so glad I did. Left out the oil, 'cause that's what I do, but followed your instructions otherwise. UH-MAZE-ING.

      <3

      Reply
    13. Sharon Herbitter says

      January 15, 2016 at 7:03 pm

      I could weep with joy over this salad. I doubled it and am so glad I did. Left out the oil, 'cause that's what I do, but followed your instructions otherwise. UH-MAZE-ING.

      <3

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 17, 2016 at 8:52 pm

        Awwww thank you so much!!!

        Reply
    14. Alexis says

      December 15, 2015 at 6:13 pm

      I just use Trader Joe's curry powder 🙂 any will do!

      Reply
    15. elizabeth says

      December 11, 2015 at 7:55 pm

      What is your favorite curry powder to use for this salad?
      Thanks.

      Reply
    16. Camille says

      November 11, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      I stopped by a vegan spot for lunch yesterday and had a delicious curry chickpea salad. I immediately started looking for a recipe to try and found your site. Made it this morning for my lunch and it's great! Can't wait to try more of your recipes, especially the salads. Lunch has been the most challenging meal of the day for me to stay on track with my eating goals. But I'm confident that if I have a few delicious salads in my back pocket, I can do it.

      Reply
    17. Tara says

      September 20, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      Just made this salad and i keep saying "mmmm" and "damn this is so GOOD" even though i love alone and i probably sound weird right now. thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 21, 2015 at 12:05 am

        You and I both, sister! You're so welcome. Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    18. Alexis says

      September 07, 2015 at 8:54 am

      Fabulous!!

      Reply
    19. Ruby says

      September 05, 2015 at 10:44 pm

      Just made this for a potluck and got lots of compliments - delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    20. Wilkiany says

      August 19, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      Humbeliavable! The most delicious chickpeas salad I ever had! Thanks for sharing it!

      Reply
    21. Malorie says

      July 09, 2015 at 1:11 pm

      I just had this heated up for lunch topped with a runny egg and some sriracha - SO GOOD

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    22. Teri of NC says

      June 29, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      This is over-the-top good!! Thank you thank you thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    23. Alexis says

      June 29, 2015 at 8:27 pm

      Aww you're so welcome!

      Reply
    24. Emilie says

      June 13, 2015 at 5:09 pm

      ERRRRRRR MYYYYYY GERDDDDDDD I'm literally shoveling this into my mouth as I type this & it is SO DELISH. I can't even. Thank you for this magic. I'm about to Instaslam my new love, aka this salad, so I'll be sure to shout you out!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    25. Alexis says

      May 11, 2015 at 10:41 pm

      If it got the boyfriend seal of approval, you know it's a winner!!

      Reply
    26. Sally says

      May 11, 2015 at 3:39 pm

      I can't even with this salad! I made it last night to have for lunches this week. It's incredible! So many different flavors. So satisfying. So beautiful due to all the colors. You knocked it out of the park with this one, lady!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 11, 2015 at 10:39 pm

        I'm so glad you whipped it up! Isn't it like a happy dance in your mouth?!

        Reply
        • Jenni Schaffer says

          May 20, 2015 at 10:59 am

          Alexis, I made this salad and I'll admit, it only lasted 3 meals b/c I ate so much at each sitting. My dilemma comes in the curry. I love curry but I don't know how to pick it! Are there brands that are just too cheap to be good? (like store brands) or are they all sort of created equal? I ask because mine seemed to taste gritty.

          Thanks!

          Reply
    27. Jessica says

      May 08, 2015 at 11:24 pm

      Yum! Made it for dinner & loved it. Best part? It's easy enough for the bf to make & he loved it too. We literally high-fived each other at the dinner table after one bite. Thanks for posting & all that you do.

      Reply
    28. Adela says

      May 07, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      I just made it and yes, it is one of the best saladas I´ve had in my life! The tahini gives the perfect texture, it´s so creamy, yet, very healthy! Thanks for sharing, it is a perfect recipe to show off with guests! How did you discover such an amazing combination? I always wonder about this things...

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    29. Sarie says

      May 06, 2015 at 5:23 pm

      I love this salad! I think I'll be eating it everyday! I've already made it three times. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    30. Marissa says

      May 06, 2015 at 2:23 pm

      This looks really scrumptious!

      Reply
    31. Kaellen says

      May 05, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      I made this for dinner along with roasted zucchini and broccoli and it was delicious!! I live in Columbus so I need to stop by Alchemy. Thank you for the recipe!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    32. Jamie says

      May 05, 2015 at 11:38 am

      made this last night and seriously could have eaten the whole batch myself - delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    33. Alexis says

      May 03, 2015 at 8:18 pm

      I would love a toddler to come over and make this salad for me. And do the dishes, too.

      Reply
    34. Alexis says

      May 03, 2015 at 8:18 pm

      Bahahah you are freaking HILAIR. I die.

      Reply
    35. Alexis says

      May 03, 2015 at 8:17 pm

      You need too!! And perhaps you should eat it on a rice cake.

      Reply
    36. Alexis says

      May 03, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      I love me some T. Swift and country, especially with the windows down in the summer. Ahhhh perfection!

      Reply
    37. Alexis says

      May 03, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      Thanks, Maryea! I love salads with bright colors--it makes for the prettiest pictures!

      Reply
    38. Alexis says

      May 03, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      You most definitely need it in your life! I just finished a big bowl for dinner. Delish!

      Reply
    39. Alexis says

      May 03, 2015 at 8:09 pm

      BAHAHAHA best comment ever. I'm obsessed with you.

      Reply
    40. CakePants says

      May 02, 2015 at 7:58 pm

      I just made this for dinner tonight, and it was fantastic!! I added in some grated carrot, which seemed to go together with everything else really nicely. Thanks for creating such a wonderful recipe - I'll definitely be making this again!

      Reply
    41. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

      April 28, 2015 at 7:47 pm

      I would love to come back as this salad! It's so pretty, it makes Megan Fox look like a turd. You know, I haven't typed that word in so long, I'm not even sure if I spelled it right. It looks weird. But maybe I should stop talking about turds on a food blog. 🙂

      My point is, I LOVE this salad and the fact that it takes one less than three steps to make. Pinned!

      Reply
    42. Lauren says

      April 28, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      Your blog posts always make me smile! The sauce for this looks pretty darn amazing. Giving it a go soon - need to get myself some maple syrup and we are on!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 03, 2015 at 8:10 pm

        Awwww what a compliment! Thanks, Lauren 🙂

        Reply
    43. CakePants says

      April 28, 2015 at 4:17 pm

      Curried chickpea salad *definitely* sounds like something I need in my life! The tahini, curry powder, and cilantro must make for a super flavorful combination. Can't wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 03, 2015 at 7:37 pm

        Mmmm love the grated carrot addition! Thanks for letting me know you made it!

        Reply
    44. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      April 28, 2015 at 1:52 pm

      These pictures are stunning Alexis! This is definitely my kind of salad. Tons of flavor and easy to throw together!

      Reply
    45. She Rocks Fitness says

      April 28, 2015 at 1:15 pm

      I was obsessed with One Direction a few months ago...Not sure why that obsession disappeared. Now I am back on the Taylor Swift and country music obsession...I think because so many songs are about summer and it just makes me happy!

      Reply
    46. Angela says

      April 28, 2015 at 11:50 am

      Just when I thought I couldn't get more obsessed with your recipes... I make your vegan chocolate banana muffins regularly for snacks and I just made your avocado bean burgers over the weekend. And NOW I see myself making this salad very, very soon. I love anything "curried" and I clearly love your recipes lately.
      I just need to take a road trip to Alchemy. I'm in Pittsburgh... not that far away, right??

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 03, 2015 at 8:16 pm

        Hahah I love your comment, Angela! I have a feeling you're going to love this salad 🙂 And yes, come to Alchemy!!

        Reply
    47. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      April 28, 2015 at 11:44 am

      I think it is pretty much a no-brainer that I am obviously going to be making this. You know how I feel about chickpeas... and curry? Yes please!!

      Reply
    48. Shannon says

      April 28, 2015 at 11:33 am

      You are just now discovering One Direction? Where have you been?? 🙂
      This salad looks beyond amazing. Ive got to go pick up some tahini!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        May 03, 2015 at 8:17 pm

        I seriously feel like I've been living under a rock.

        Reply
    49. Julia says

      April 28, 2015 at 11:20 am

      Just when I thought I'd come back as Pauly Shore, you slam dunk me with this salad...I'd love to be reincarnated as it too. The colaaah, yes! The flavaaah, yes! I want the whole thing right now, please and thank you!

      Reply
    50. Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says

      April 28, 2015 at 11:00 am

      2 instructions?! This toddler blog could whip up this chickpea salad for itself 😀 Or maybe ... for you! Looks perfect.

      Reply
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