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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.
5 from 1 vote
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