Chana Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Experience the vibrant flavors of India with this refreshing Chana Salad, featuring chickpeas, crunchy cucumber, and a zesty cilantro lime dressing.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 cup Canned chickpeas
• 2 cups Cucumber
• 1 cup Red Onion
• 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp fresh Fresh mint
• 2 tbsp lime Lime juice
• 1 tsp tsp Honey
• 1 tsp tsp Ginger paste
• 1/2 tsp tsp Cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp tsp Salt
• 1 piece Green chili
• 1/4 cup chopped Fresh cilantro

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then chop them into small pieces.

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   Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the chopped chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, and fresh cilantro.

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   Step 3: In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, lime juice, honey, ginger paste, cumin powder, and salt.

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   Step 4: Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

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   Step 5: Taste and adjust the dressing as needed, adding more lime juice or honey if desired.

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   Step 6: Add the green chili to the dressing and blend until well combined.

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   Step 7: Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to coat.

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   Step 8: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

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   Step 9: Just before serving, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve chilled.

💡 Pro Tips

For a spicy kick, add more green chili to the dressing. To make it more substantial, add cooked chickpeas or paneer. Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

📊 Nutrition per Serving