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Indian Chickpea Salad

Fresh, bright, and packed with bold flavor, this Indian Chickpea Salad is the quick healthy dish you will crave again and again. Perfect for busy lunches or refreshing side dishes.
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Ingredients
  

2 cups cooked chickpeas (1 can, about 400 g), drained and rinsed

1 cup cucumber, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

½ cup red onion, finely chopped

¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder

½ teaspoon chaat masala (optional)

¼ teaspoon red chili powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and drain chickpeas, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
    Dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, and finely chop red onion and green chili.
    Add chopped vegetables and cilantro to the bowl with chickpeas.
    In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, cumin powder, chaat masala, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
    Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
    Serve immediately and garnish with extra cilantro or lemon juice if desired.