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A fresh, healthy, and delicious no-cook salad featuring shredded green cabbage, cooked chickpeas, grated carrots, and a zesty lime dressing with olive oil, salt, and pepper, garnished with fresh cilantro and red onion. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or potluck.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: About 3 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (about 120g) cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained if canned
  • 1 cup (about 85g) shredded green cabbage
  • 2 medium carrots (around 120g), grated
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons), freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup (about 15g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (around 30g) red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Shred the green cabbage.
  2. Grate the carrots.
  3. Thinly slice the red onion.
  4. Rinse and drain chickpeas if using canned.
  5. Combine shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and sliced red onion in a large bowl.
  6. Gently fold in the chickpeas, keeping them intact.
  7. Whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
  8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  9. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the salad and mix lightly.
  10. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Make Ahead: Prep the salad beforehand but keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness and crunch., Variations: Add bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch. Add grilled tofu, tempeh, or steamed edamame to boost protein., Add spice with red pepper flakes or hot sauce, or a creamy twist with tahini or vegan mayo., Sweeten with maple syrup or agave nectar if desired., If red onion is too sharp, soak in cold water for 10 minutes before use.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220 per serving
  • Fat: 6g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 35g per serving
  • Protein: 8g per serving