Tropical Chickpea Salad
A refreshing and easy Tropical Chickpea Salad that combines vibrant flavors of mango, pineapple, and spices, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- one 14.5-ounce can chickpeas, garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup mango, diced in small pieces
- ¾ cup pineapple, diced in small pieces
- ½ cup pico de gallo, or to taste
- ½ cup pineapple salsa, or to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- pinch cayenne pepper, optional and to taste
- tortilla chips or crackers, optional for serving
Instructions
- To a large bowl, add all ingredients and stir to combine.
- Taste and check for flavor and seasoning balance.
- Make any necessary adjustments, i.e. more salt, pepper, salsa, pico de gallo, etc. and stir again.
- Serve immediately if desired or cover and chill before serving.
- Salad will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Leftovers can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Salad is great as-is or with tortilla chips or crackers.
Notes
- The flavors marry over time, making the salad taste even better the second day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg