Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring sweet mango and chickpeas, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced mango, chopped red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro. Stir gently to mix the ingredients without bruising the delicate mango pieces.
- Whisk the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lime, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Dress the salad: Pour the freshly whisked dressing over the salad. Toss gently to ensure every colorful piece is lightly coated with the dressing.
- Chill or serve immediately: You can serve your Mango Chickpea Salad right away, or chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for an even more refreshing taste.
Notes
Store any uneaten salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain veggie crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg