Creamy Chickpea Salad with Fresh Herbs

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
41%
Creamy Chickpea Salad with Fresh Herbs
15 min.
4
156kcal

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Looking for a quick, nutritious, and delicious dish that caters to various dietary preferences? Look no further than this Creamy Chickpea Salad with Fresh Herbs! In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant and satisfying salad that is not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free. This salad is perfect as a side dish or a hearty filling for sandwiches, making it a versatile addition to your meal repertoire.

The star of this recipe is the chickpeas, which provide a wonderful source of plant-based protein and fiber. Combined with fresh herbs like parsley and thyme, and a hint of spices such as cumin and curry powder, this salad bursts with flavor. The creamy texture comes from a blend of okara or silken tofu, along with a touch of vegan mayo, creating a rich and satisfying mouthfeel without any dairy. You can even customize it by adding chopped celery or tomatoes for a lighter touch, perfect for those warm days when you crave something refreshing.

Whether you're hosting a gathering, preparing a picnic, or simply looking for a quick meal, this Creamy Chickpea Salad is sure to impress. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, it’s a dish that everyone will love, regardless of their dietary choices. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a bowl of goodness that’s as healthy as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 0.5  bell pepper minced
  • rib celery minced
  • servings celery chopped (Use if you want a lighter salad, more suited to a side-dish than a dip.)
  • 1.5 cups chickpeas cooked
  • 0.5  pepper flakes hot minced seeded
  • 0.5 tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • 0.3 teaspoon cumin 
  • teaspoon curry powder good
  • tablespoon parsley fresh minced
  • teaspoon thyme sprigs dried fresh (or)
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.5 cup persimmon pulp mashed well
  • 0.3 teaspoon seafood seasoning to taste (or )
  • 0.5 medium onion minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon paprika 
  • servings pepper black generous
  • teaspoon salt to taste (or )
  • 0.3 cup silken tofu mashed well
  • teaspoon soya sauce 
  • tablespoon frangelico 
  • tablespoon frangelico 

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Add all remaining ingredients and taste, adding more seasonings if necessary. Refrigerate until chilled.
    2. Serve as a sandwich filling, as a dip with crackers, or atop a bed of greens.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories156kcal
    Protein20.2%
    Fat15.08%
    Carbs64.72%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    93.69
    Glycemic Load
    4.39
    Inflammation Score
    -9
    Nutrition Score
    17.745652240256%

    Flavonoids

    Eriodictyol
    0.18mg
    Hesperetin
    0.54mg
    Naringenin
    0.05mg
    Apigenin
    5.59mg
    Luteolin
    1.59mg
    Isorhamnetin
    0.69mg
    Kaempferol
    0.37mg
    Myricetin
    0.15mg
    Quercetin
    3.31mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:155.97kcal
    7.8%
    Fat:2.76g
    4.24%
    Saturated Fat:0.35g
    2.16%
    Carbohydrates:26.63g
    8.88%
    Net Carbohydrates:18.92g
    6.88%
    Sugar:6.45g
    7.17%
    Cholesterol:0mg
    0%
    Sodium:791.1mg
    34.4%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:8.31g
    16.63%
    Vitamin K:57.4µg
    54.66%
    Manganese:0.94mg
    47%
    Vitamin C:36.33mg
    44.04%
    Folate:167.62µg
    41.91%
    Fiber:7.71g
    30.83%
    Vitamin A:1256.44IU
    25.13%
    Potassium:653.18mg
    18.66%
    Copper:0.35mg
    17.59%
    Phosphorus:169.23mg
    16.92%
    Iron:3.02mg
    16.79%
    Magnesium:60.87mg
    15.22%
    Vitamin B6:0.3mg
    15.06%
    Calcium:110.91mg
    11.09%
    Vitamin B1:0.14mg
    9.47%
    Zinc:1.41mg
    9.42%
    Vitamin B2:0.15mg
    8.73%
    Selenium:5.25µg
    7.5%
    Vitamin E:0.99mg
    6.59%
    Vitamin B5:0.59mg
    5.87%
    Vitamin B3:1.13mg
    5.67%