Ingredients
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- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped (optional)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, and chili flakes in a separate bowl to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Sprinkle with chopped peanuts before serving if desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Adjust the dressing ingredients to taste. Add other ingredients like avocado or cooked quinoa for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg