South Indian Chickpea Salad

The State of Tamil Nadu in South India is the origin for Madras Curry, versatile salads, and stir-fry. Of course, locally they are known by different names. A twist on a traditional salad, my chickpea salad can be made as an appetizer or a healthy snack with tea.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 221 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• salt to taste
• ½ cup diced carrot
• ½ cup diced cucumber
• 1 cup chopped pineapple
• 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
• 1 mango - peeled and diced
• 1 cup chopped hearts of romaine (Optional)
• ¼ cup diced celery (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toss together the garbanzo beans, mango, romaine lettuce, cucumber, carrot, celery, lemon juice, and salt in a large bowl. Let the mixture set for 30 minutes. Top the salad with the pineapple to serve.