Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring carrots, ginger, and chickpeas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine grated carrots, chickpeas, ginger, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Carrot Ginger Chickpea Salad