Cilantro Lime Chickpea Salad

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Saramin (@678sarin)

A refreshing and zesty salad featuring fresh cilantro, lime, and chickpeas, perfect for a light meal or side dish.

Cilantro Lime Chickpea Salad recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
0min
Total Time
15min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 cup)

Dressing

  • 7cups
    Fresh Cilantro
  • 2piece
    Lime, freshly squeezed
  • 4tbsp
    Olive Oil
  • 1clove
    Garlic
  • 2tsp
    Dijon Mustard
  • 2tsp
    Granulated Sugar
  • Ground Turmeric, as needed
  • Salt, as needed
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Salad

  • 2 1/4cups
    Canned Chickpeas
  • 1piece
    Red Onion, finely chopped

How to make Cilantro Lime Chickpea Salad

Prepare the Dressing

  1. Place the fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, granulated sugar, ground turmeric, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a food processor or blender.

    Step 1.1: Place the fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, granulated sugar, ground turmeric, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a food processor or blender
  2. Purée until smooth. Taste and adjust the dressing with more salt, pepper, lime, or oil as needed.

    Step 1.1: Purée until smooth

Assemble the Salad

  1. Place canned chickpeas in a large bowl.

    Step 2.1: Place canned chickpeas in a large bowl
  2. Add finely chopped red onion.

  3. Toss with the dressing to taste.

  4. Taste and adjust with more salt if necessary.

    Step 2.1: Taste and adjust with more salt if necessary

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.

  2. This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to two days.

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My name is Saramin is a culinary enthusiast with a flair for transforming everyday ingredients into delightful, flavour-packed dishes. Passionate about home cooking, Sarin specializes...