Chickpea Rice Salad
This chickpea rice salad is the kind of recipe you will want on repeat. It is colorful, refreshing, and full of flavor from creamy dill dressing and protein-packed turmeric roasted chickpeas. Perfect for busy days, this salad comes together quickly and makes a satisfying lunch or light dinner.
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 530kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup cooked brown rice
- ¼ cup turmeric roasted chickpeas see my roasted chickpeas recipe
- ½ cup veggies diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoons dill yogurt dressing
Instructions
- Place cooked rice in a serving bowl.
- Add turmeric roasted chickpeas and fresh veggies.
- Drizzle with dill yogurt dressing.
- Toss gently and serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to one day.
- Optional: sprinkle a little black pepper and a pinch of salt if you like, but taste first, because the chickpeas and dressing already provide enough seasoning.
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Notes
- These are the nutrition facts for 1 serving of this recipe.
- The nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on the specific ingredients used.
- Serve the chickpea rice salad chilled or at room temperature as a quick and satisfying lunch or light dinner.
- Add a side of grilled chicken, fish, or baked tofu for extra protein.
- Enjoy it as a filling picnic dish or pack it for work or school lunches.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or mint and a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
- Store the salad components separately whenever possible to keep everything fresh and maintain the best texture. Keep the cooked rice, roasted chickpeas, and dressing in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
- Combine the salad just before serving to avoid soggy veggies or rice.
- If you’ve already tossed everything together, enjoy within 1–2 days for the best flavor and texture.
- Give the salad a gentle stir before serving if ingredients have settled.
Nutrition
Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 679mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4865IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 5mg
