Curried Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

• 1 can (540 mL/19 oz) lower sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 45 mL (3 tbsp) lower fat yogurt

• 60 mL (¼ cup) diced celery

• ¼ red onion, diced

• 60 mL (¼ cup) raisins

• 1 tomato, diced

• 2 mL (½ tsp) curry powder

• 15 mL (1 tbsp) apricot jam (optional)

• 7 mL (½ tbsp) lemon juice (about ½ lemon)

• 1 mL (¼ tsp) black pepper

• Pinch of salt

Directions

1. In a large bowl, place chickpeas and roughly mash with a fork or potato masher.

2. Add all remaining ingredients and toss to combine.

3. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.

Curried chickpea salad - Canada's Food Guide

Submitted by Nikki O’Melia, Director of Dietetics