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Tropical Chickpea Salad (Perfect for Potlucks!)

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Tropical Chickpea Salad has been my go-to salad for lunches and potlucks for years. You can make it ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to eat. Plus it will keep well for several days. I suggest making a double batch of Tropical Chickpea Salad to bring to parties. It’s always a hit!

Tropical Chickpea Salad is great for lunches or potlucks. It's healthy, low-fat, and full of nutrients from mangoes and avocados. Get this recipe and more like this when you visit www.veggiessavetheday.com, or pin and save for later!

I’ve been making this salad for years and never get tired of it.

I really love it when I go to a party and discover someone has brought it to share!

If you aren’t a fan of avocados, try substituting tomatoes instead.

Hate cilantro?

Leave it out or use a different herb, such as mint or parsley.

This recipe is very flexible.

I enjoy eating this salad on its own or over a bed of lettuce.

My friend Anna, enjoys it on toast. Check out her version here.

Anyway you serve it, this recipe is very quick and easy.

Tropical Chickpea Salad

If you’re not sure how to cut a mango, check out the video in my recipe post for Mango Avocado Salsa.

As you can see, I really love mangoes and avocados together!

They are two of my favorite ingredients.

Although I have to admit, I’m a big fan of anything that includes avocado.

In fact, it’s my motto:

Avocados Make Everything Better T-shirt from Zazzle available in all different styles for men, women, and children.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this Tropical Chickpea Salad. And I highly recommend you bring it to your next social gathering!

And if you like this salad, you may also enjoy Middle Eastern Bean Salad (Balela).

Middle Eastern Bean Salad (Balela)

 

And for more mango-avocado recipes, check out Chunky Mango Avocado Salsa.

Chunky Mango Avocado Salsa

I also think you’ll enjoy a Spicy Sushi Bowl.

Spicy Sushi Bowl from Vegan Bowl Attack!

What’s your favorite chickpea salad recipe? Please let me know in the comments!

 

Tropical Chickpea Salad is great for lunches or potlucks. It's healthy, low-fat, and full of nutrients from mangoes and avocados. (vegan, gluten-free)

Check out this quick video and see how easy it is to make Tropical Chickpea Salad!

Now let’s make my favorite Tropical Chickpea Salad!

 

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Tropical Chickpea Salad

Tropical Chickpea Salad is wonderful on its own or served on a bed of lettuce. It's also a fantastic side dish. This recipe is easy to make and is naturally vegan and gluten free.

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 150 kcal
Author Amy Katz

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas 15 ounces (1 1/2 cups), rinsed and drained
  • ½ red onion diced
  • 1 mango (any variety), cubed
  • 1 avocado cubed
  • handful of chopped cilantro
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • dash of chili powder
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients and chill until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Tropical Chickpea Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 24mg 1%
Potassium 354mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 6g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 10.4%
Vitamin C 30.8%
Calcium 1.4%
Iron 2.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  2. This is my favorite salad for picnics and BBQs. It is super easy and the sum of the flavors is awesome – better than you would expect from the ingredients.

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  3. I followed the recipe exactly, and the proportion of ingredients is perfect! I think the cumin and chili pepper are the “secret ingredients” to making it so delicious. Love it, Amy.

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  4. I agree – avocados make everything better! Love the tropical twist on the this chickpea salad. Sounds like the perfect light lunch!

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  13. Thanks Amy for this easy and tasty recipe. I added smoked paprika for color and extra kick and it was delish! I even featured this link on my “Super Quick Plant-Based Recipes” https://www.facebook.com/SuperQuickPBRecipes/ FB site where I share daily PB recipes that take 20 min. or less and use as few ingredients as possible. My group will love this recipe and your site!

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  14. That sounds really good. I’ve never thought to pair mangos with chickpeas. The texture would be really nice with the fresh burst of seeetness from the fruit.

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  18. I LOVE the combo of avocado, mango, cilantro and red onion! Just made a salsa similar to this, but the addition of chickpeas is an amazing idea! Perfect lunch for spring and summer. Yummy!

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  22. This looks amazing! I was talking with my sis the other day and she asked me about good chickpea salad recipes. I will definitely forward this recipe to her.

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  25. Just wondering if this recipe would work with canned diced mango instead of fresh (heresy, I know, but time constraints…)? Thanks!

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