Description
Elevate your salad game with Kimchi Chickpea Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish bursting with flavor. Crunchy chickpeas combine with spicy kimchi and fresh veggies, all drizzled in a zesty dressing that’s easy to whip up. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a delicious meal prep option, this salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped (spicy or mild)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly.
- Chop the red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas with chopped vegetables and kimchi; pour dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg