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Chopped Thai-Inspired Chickpea Salad with Curry Peanut Dressing

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Chopped Thai-Inspired Chickpea Salad with Curry Peanut Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together an array of fresh vegetables and hearty chickpeas, all drizzled with a creamy, flavorful curry peanut dressing. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or potlucks, this salad is not only quick to prepare (ready in just 20 minutes) but also customizable to suit your preferences. With its colorful presentation and delightful crunch, this salad will add excitement to your meal while delivering a satisfying dose of protein and fiber.

Ingredients

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  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 small head of red cabbage, chopped (about 2–3 cups shredded cabbage)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice or rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1–2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 3–4 tablespoons warm water, to thin dressing
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Extra cilantro, for garnish
  • Sliced green onion, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup roasted cashews or peanuts, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine diced red bell pepper, shredded carrots, chopped red cabbage, rinsed chickpeas, cilantro, green onion, and jalapeño.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice (or rice vinegar), soy sauce (or coconut aminos), curry powder, cayenne pepper, and turmeric. Gradually add warm water until desired consistency is reached.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
  4. Garnish with extra cilantro, sliced green onions, and roasted cashews or peanuts before serving.

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