Chickpea Salad Chana Rangeela
Brighten up your mealtime with the vibrant and flavor-packed Chickpea Salad Chana Rangeela! This colorful Indian-inspired salad combines hearty cooked chickpeas with an array of fresh vegetables like cucumber, tomato, grated carrot, and finely chopped red onion for a delightful crunch in every bite. Infused with the zesty kick of chaat masala, ground cumin, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this salad is a perfect balance of tangy, earthy, and savory flavors. Garnished with fresh cilantro and optional pomegranate seeds for a touch of sweetness and added color, it’s an irresistible, healthy dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Serve it as a light lunch, a refreshing side, or even a party appetizer—it’s gluten-free, vegan, and loaded with nutrition!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chickpeas
- 1 medium, diced Cucumber
- 1 medium, diced Tomato
- 1 small, finely chopped Red onion
- 1 small, grated Carrot
- 1 finely chopped (optional) Green chili
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped Fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 cups (optional for garnish) Pomegranate seeds
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked chickpeas.
Step 2
Dice the cucumber, tomato, and red onion, and add them to the bowl.
Step 3
Grate the carrot and finely chop the green chili (if using) and cilantro, then add them to the bowl.
Step 4
Sprinkle the chaat masala, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper over the salad ingredients.
Step 5
Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the top.
Step 6
Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
Step 7
Optional: Garnish with pomegranate seeds for an extra burst of flavor and color.
Step 8
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Step 9
Serve immediately as a refreshing salad or side dish. Enjoy your Chana Rangeela!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1002.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 993.8 |
| Total Fat 26.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2726.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 158.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 39.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 46.6g | |
| Protein 41.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 332.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2253.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories