
Curried Coconut Chickpea and Mango Salad
Courtesy of Zimmysnook
6-10
20 minutes
8 minutes
ThisCurried Coconut Chickpea Salad is one of those recipes that just fits into your life. It's colorful, refreshing, and packed with flavor—and whether you serve it as a chilled salad or tucked into crisp lettuce wraps, it always hits the spot.
Creamy coconut-simmered chickpeas get a pop of warm spice from Madras curry powder and turmeric, then mingle with crunchy veggies, sweet mango, and fresh herbs. Tossed in a tangy lime-ginger dressing, it’s light but satisfying—and totally picnic-ready.
Ingredients
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- 2 × 19oz (540 mL) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp Madras curry powder
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- ½ tsp kosher salt
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- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- ½ red bell pepper, finely diced
- ½ English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
- ½ cup shredded purple cabbage
- ½ cup julienned carrots
- ½ cup sugar snap peas, sliced on the bias
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
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- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1½ limes)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or grapeseed)
- 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
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CopperBond 3qt Saucepan
Provisions Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
OvenBond Quarter Sheet Pan
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, combine chickpeas, coconut milk, turmeric, curry powder, garlic, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 6–8 minutes until thickened and infused with flavor. Let cool completely.
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In a large bowl, combine mango, bell pepper, cucumber, scallions, chili (if using), cabbage, carrots, and snap peas.
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In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until fully emulsified.
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Add the cooled chickpeas and chopped herbs to the salad bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss gently to combine. Adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice to taste.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to develop. Serve cold or slightly chilled.
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This recipe also makes delicious lettuce cups—perfect for entertaining or packing into a picnic basket!