Healthy Chickpea Salad
I was looking for a quick meal for breakfast when I remembered that I had soaked chickpeas last night to make curry. I decided to use some of them for this Healthy Chickpea Salad instead, and it turned out really awesome! In fact, I loved it so much that I ended up making it again—so no more chickpeas were left for the curry! You should definitely give this chickpea salad a try—it is very healthy, protein-packed, and full of flavor. A fresh, colorful, and nutritious salad that is perfect for a light snack, lunch, or side dish.
Recipe Overview
- ⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 0 minutes (with pre-boiled chickpeas)
- ⌛ Total Time: 10 minutes
- 🍽 Course: Breakfast / Salad / Snack
- 🌍 Cuisine: Indian / Healthy
No of servings:
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiled chickpeas (Kabuli chana)
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp black pepper powder
- Salt, to taste
- 0.5 tsp roasted cumin powder (optional)
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
Method
- Add the boiled chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced tomato, finely chopped onion, green chili (if using), and fresh coriander leaves to a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper powder, and roasted cumin powder (if using).
- Squeeze the lemon juice evenly over the ingredients.
- Toss everything gently using two spoons until well combined and coated with the spices.
- Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before serving for an extra refreshing crunch.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Veggie Add-ins: Add grated carrot, diced bell peppers, or pomegranate seeds for extra color, crunch, and nutrition.
- Chaat Masala Twist: Sprinkle a pinch of chaat masala along with black salt for an extra tangy Indian street-food style flavor!
- Meal Prep Ready: You can boil a large batch of chickpeas ahead of time and keep them refrigerated so this salad comes together in under 5 minutes on busy mornings.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~160 kcal
- Protein: ~7.5 g
- Carbohydrates: ~26 g
- Fat: ~2.5 g
- Fiber: ~6 g
Nutritional values are approximate and calculated based on 2 servings per batch.
Healthy Chickpea Salad (Kabuli Chana Chaat) is a refreshing, high-fiber, and plant-protein-packed recipe that satisfies hunger while supporting your weight loss and fitness goals. Quick, vibrant, and thoroughly delicious!