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Thai Chickpea Salad

Thai Chickpea Salad

This vibrant Thai Chickpea Salad is packed with crunchy vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and a zesty peanut-lime dressing for an easy, healthy meal prep-friendly dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed (15 oz / 425 g each)
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts chopped, plus extra for serving
Peanut-Lime Dressing
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten free
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger finely grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sriracha or to taste (optional)
  • 2-4 tbsp warm water to thin the dressing as needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl or Jar (for dressing)

Method
 

  1. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, chopped cucumber, cilantro, and green onions to a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together the peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of warm water to the dressing and whisk again. Continue adding water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency.
  4. Pour the peanut-lime dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture and toss well until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Sprinkle the salad with the chopped roasted peanuts and toss lightly, reserving some peanuts for garnish if desired.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra lime juice, soy sauce, or sriracha as needed. Serve immediately, or chill for 20–30 minutes for the flavors to meld.

Notes

For meal prep, store the salad and peanuts separately to keep the crunch. This Thai Chickpea Salad is highly customizable—feel free to add extra veggies like snap peas or shredded lettuce, or swap the peanuts for cashews or sunflower seeds.