Chana Salad

Name: Chana Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cans canned chickpeas, rinsed; 1 cup English cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 1 cup Roma tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp chaat masala; 1/2 tsp ground cumin

A refreshing Indian chickpea salad tossed with crisp vegetables, lemon juice, and savory chaat spices.

15 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cans canned chickpeas, rinsed
1 cup English cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1 cup Roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp chaat masala
1/2 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 2 cans rinsed canned chickpeas, 1 cup diced English cucumber, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, and 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes.
2

Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp chaat masala, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin.
3

Toss all ingredients together until well coated and serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Chana Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Chana Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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