Description
A vibrant, crunchy salad with chickpeas, colorful vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing that brings a taste of Thailand to your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup crushed peanuts or cashews
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2–3 tbsp warm water (to thin out)
Instructions
- Combine the chickpeas, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well until the chickpeas are evenly coated with the spices.
- Add in the shredded cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, green onions, cilantro, and crushed peanuts or cashews. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Whisk together the peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a separate bowl for the dressing. If the dressing feels too thick, add warm water one tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly, ensuring all the ingredients get a flavorful embrace.
- Garnish with sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
For best results, prep the veggies finely and serve the dressing separately if making ahead to keep the crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, thai, chickpeas, vegan, peanut dressing, healthy