Chickpea-Vegetable Salad With Curried Yogurt Dressing

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 0
A flavorful Chickpea-Vegetable Salad recipe with a Curried Yogurt Dressing perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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Prep

30 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic , minced
1 carton plain fat-free yogurt
2 cups carrots , finely shredded
1 1/2 cups red bell peppers , thinly sliced ( or yellow pepper )
1 1/2 cups plum tomatoes , chopped
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup red onion , finely chopped
2 cans chickpeas , rinsed and drained
12 cups romaine lettuce , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
286
Sugar
10g
Fat
6g
This Chickpea-Vegetable Salad recipe with Curried Yogurt Dressing is perfect for a light lunch or dinner to keep things healthy and delicious. This salad is packed with nutrients and perfectly balanced with sweet raisins, tangy dressing, and fresh vegetables. The chickpeas, red bell peppers, onions, and carrots provide a satisfying crunch, making this vegetarian salad recipe a complete and wholesome meal. With the added benefits of fiber and protein from chickpeas, this salad is perfect for weight loss and weight management.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, pepper, garlic, and yogurt until well combined.
2.Add the shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, chopped tomatoes, golden raisins, chopped red onion, and chickpeas to the dressing. Mix everything until the vegetables and chickpeas are coated well with the dressing.
3.You can keep it in the refrigerator before serving so that the flavors meld.
4.Just before serving, toss the mixture with chopped romaine lettuce. Enjoy the delightful Chickpea-Vegetable Salad With Curried Yogurt Dressing!

PROS

This salad forms a complete meal with the goodness of vegetables, yogurt, and chickpeas.

Using yogurt-based dressing brings down the calories and enhances the flavor.

Easy and quick to prepare.

CONS

It’s a salad, so it might not fill you up if you’re hungry.

The raisins add some sweetness that some people may find overpowering.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is an excellent source of fiber, protein, and vitamins from chickpeas and vegetables.
The curried yogurt dressing is one of the healthier options for dressing, and it is low in calories than other salad dressing options.

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