For a SUPER easy, 10-minute lunch recipe, make my incredible Curried Chickpea Salad! It’s perfect served on toast, with crackers, or on luscious, fresh micro greens as a summer salad!
For 8 years, I worked at my parents’ deli where I made my share of hoagies and grinders, and where I also discovered my love for deli salads! This Indian-inspired Curried Chickpea Salad, with Indian flavors like curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, cilantro and green chilis, is an upgraded, vegetarian version of my popular Curried Egg Salad Sandwiches!
Similar to many Mediterranean recipes with hummus, this no-cook, vegetarian meal is simple, healthy, and so easy to make – it’s perfect for your meal prep menu or for a quick lunch on crazy days!
You can watch me make it here. Hope you enjoy and don’t forget to tag me on @thechutneylife when you make it! Happy Eating!
More Quick Lunch and Fast Dinner Recipes to Enjoy!
Quick Chicken & Broccoli Quesadillas
Naan Pizza with Whipped Ricotta & Spicy Broccoli
Few Important Tips
- Replace the traditional mayo with an egg-free version for a tasty vegan recipe!
- Try variations of this summer salad with fresh avocado, feta, cucumber, or tomato!
- Don’t be tempted to mash the chickpeas into a paste – texture is a good thing here!
- Simplify by using a food processor to combine the ingredients – but don’t blend – simply pulse 5 or 6 times for the ideal consistency!
Do Canned Chickpeas Need to Be Rinsed?
Rinsing chickpeas can definitely make them easier to digest, but it’s not essential. Whether you rinse them or not, be sure to spread them out on a paper towel and pat them dry to keep your salad from being watery.
Is Chickpea Salad a Good Meal Prep Recipe?
Curried Chickpea Salad is PERFECT for your meal prep menus! This healthy salad whips up in just TEN minutes, it’s loaded with protein and antioxidants, and it will remind you of your other favorite deli lunch items like chicken salad, egg salad, tuna salad! Curried Chickpea Salad will keep, sealed airtight in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
