Chickpeas and Tofu Salad
This Chickpeas and Tofu Salad is a healthy and filling salad that is perfect for lunch or as a light dinner. It is packed with protein, thanks to the chickpeas and tofu, and is gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten intolerance. This salad recipe is also vegetarian, which makes it an excellent option for vegetarians. However, people with an soy allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Soy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
148 kcal
Protein
10 g
Carbs
21 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
6 g
Ingredients
Firm Tofu
0.5 cup, cubed (100g)
Chickpeas (Raw)
0.5 small cup (50g)
Tomato
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Red Onion
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
2 tbsp (10g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Black Pepper
0.5 tsp (1g)
lemon juice
1 tbsp (15g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Soak the chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 6 hours.
Drain the soaked chickpeas and rinse them well.
In a large pot, add the chickpeas and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 1-2 hours or until the chickpeas are tender. Drain and set them aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed tofu, finely chopped onion, finely chopped tomato, and fresh coriander leaves.
Add the cooked chickpeas to the bowl.
Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle lemon juice over the salad and toss it well.
Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
Serve the chilled salad.
Community Reviews & Results
Yash Mani Malhotra
"Tried making this last night, and this health-focused Chickpeas and Tofu Salad blew me away with its authentic flavor. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Urvashi Chandra Masurkar
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and preparing this Chickpeas and Tofu Salad was completely hassle-free. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Priti Prakash Menon
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and I'm really happy with how easy and practical it was to prepare. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Will be making this again very soon."
Garima Kumari Rao
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and this health-focused Chickpeas and Tofu Salad blew me away with its authentic flavor. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."