Chickpea and Mango Salad

Brighten up your meals with this vibrant Chickpea and Mango Salad, a refreshing medley of tropical flavors, crisp textures, and wholesome ingredients. Featuring protein-packed chickpeas, sweet and juicy mango, crunchy cucumber, red bell pepper, and a zesty cilantro-lime dressing, this salad is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an ideal choice for a light lunch, a colorful side dish, or a healthy potluck option. Vegan, gluten-free, and customizable with a touch of optional chili flakes, this salad is a burst of sunshine in every bite. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and watch it become your new go-to recipe for quick and nutritious meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 large ripe mango
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 15 grams fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon optional chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

Peel the mango, remove the seed, and dice the flesh into small cubes.

Step 2

Rinse the cucumber and dice it into small cubes. Optionally, you can remove the seeds for a cleaner texture.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion.

Step 4

Chop the fresh cilantro leaves finely.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced mango, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using).

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. This salad can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1224.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1098.9

Total Fat 26.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1799.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 186.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.5g	0%
Total Sugars 74.4g
Protein 42.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 325.8mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 2551.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.7%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 64.6%