Easy Indian Chickpea Salad Recipe (Ready in 15 Minutes)
This Easy Indian Chickpea Salad Recipe (Ready in 15 Minutes) is a fresh, protein-packed, no-cook dish made with chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and bold Indian spices. Tossed in a tangy lemon dressing, this vegan and gluten-free chickpea salad is perfect for meal prep, picnics, and quick healthy lunches.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 2 cans 15 oz each chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly.
- Dice cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion evenly.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chaat masala, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes for deeper flavor.
Notes
- Rinse chickpeas well to remove canned flavor.
- Adjust spice level by adding chili powder or green chili if desired.
- Add more lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Store refrigerated up to 3 days.
- Do not freeze (vegetables lose texture).