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10 minute anti-inflammatory curried chickpea salad, vegan and gluten-free healthy lunch idea

Anti-Inflammatory Curried Chickpea Salad

Justine Colbert
This Anti-Inflammatory Curried Chickpea Salad is a quick, creamy, and flavorful plant-based meal packed with protein, fiber, and healing spices like turmeric, cumin, and curry. Perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner, it’s easy to make in 10 minutes and supports gut and joint health naturally.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Indian
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 oz can of chickpeas drain and rinsed and mashed
  • 1 celery stock finely
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup apple finely diced
  • 1 tbsp raisins or currants

The Golden Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp filtered water
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp curry powder I used Madras Curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk together all golden sauce ingredients until smooth.
  • In another bowl, mash chickpeas to your desired texture.
  • Add celery, red onion, apple, and raisins.
  • Pour the golden sauce over and mix until evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately or chill before serving. Enjoy!
Keyword 10 minute, anti-flammatory, chickpea, curried chickpea salad, gluten free, healthy lunch, vegan