This Mango Chickpea Salad is refreshing, crunchy and perfect for summer. It's dressed with a zingy Indian salad dressing making it flavour-packed and vibrant.
Salads are a fantastic way to incorporate seasonal fruit into your meals and this mango chickpea salad does just that.
I've switched up my Indian chickpea salad and added juicy mango pieces that give bursts of sweetness and exotic flavour. IMO sweet mango goes really well in savoury dishes like this mango, avocado, black bean salad. The crunch of the veggies and ripe mango provide a sharp contrast that works really well!
I finish the salad with my spicy and minty Indian salad dressing and a sprinkle of chaat masala to make it pop.
You can serve this as a light lunch or as a side dish. It would be a fancy addition to a BBQ or dinner party.
If you're looking for more summer salads, try my strawberry goats cheese salad, grilled nectarine, corn and bean salad and Mediterranean orzo pasta salad.
Ingredients
Be sure to check out the full recipe and exact ingredient list below in the recipe card.
Chickpeas - use tinned chickpeas or cook your own from scratch. I make Instant Pot Chickpeas using my electric pressure cooker.
Mango - I love using Indian mangoes when in season but any type of ripe mango works
Vegetables - red pepper, tomato, cucumber, red onion, sweetcorn.
Indian salad dressing which is made with mint and green chillies. Alternatively use tamarind sauce which will make the salad even more sweeter.
Chaat masala - add for a salty, tangy hit!
Storage
Mango chickpea salad is best enjoyed the day it is prepared. It can be stored in the fridge for a day but after this it will loose crunchiness.
To make it a few hours ahead, you can add the dressing just prior to serving.
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📖 Recipe
Mango Chickpea Salad
Equipment
- 1 Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups chickpeas drained
- 2 mango cubed
- ½ cup cucumber chopped
- 1 large tomato diced
- 1 medium red onion diced
- 1 small red bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup sweetcorn
- ¼ cup coriander and mint leaves torn
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala optional but highly recommended
- â…› cup Indian salad dressing
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, add the chickpeas, chopped mango, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, red pepper and sweetcorn.
- Pour over the salad dressing and sprinkle the chaat masala. Toss well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as required.
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Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Hayley Dhanecha says
The juicy mango works so well with the chickpeas, adding that burst of sweetness against the spiced dressing. I enjoy serving it chilled with lots of fresh herbs, it always feels vibrant, filling and really refreshing. Love it especially for a light lunch or as summer side dish.