Description
This Vegan Curried Broccoli Chickpea Salad is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines crunchy broccoli, chickpeas, and a blend of spices. The creamy tahini dressing adds a rich and tangy flavor to this colorful salad.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 head of broccoli, very finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 large lemon, juiced
- 3–5 tablespoons warm water, to thin dressing
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1–2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
- ½ tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine broccoli, carrots, chickpeas, almonds, cranberries, green onions, and cilantro.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, maple syrup, curry powder, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until well coated.
- Serve: Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add more vegetables like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for extra color and flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness and spiciness of the dressing to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg