🌿 Golden Glow Chickpea Salad
A cozy, creamy, curry-spiced twist on classic chickpea salad — ready in 10 minutes.
This one’s for all the chickpea salad lovers out there — but with a golden, cozy upgrade. Mashed chickpeas and ripe avocado create the perfect creamy base, while curry powder, lemon juice, and maple syrup bring warmth, brightness, and just the right hint of sweetness.
The best part? It all comes together in a single bowl in under 10 minutes. No cooking, no fancy equipment — just real, nourishing ingredients that taste like comfort food.
This is one of my go-to recipes for lunches on the go, quick weekday dinners, or something satisfying to prep ahead. I love scooping it onto sourdough, wrapping it in a tortilla, or simply eating it straight from the bowl with crackers (zero judgment here).
📝 Ingredients
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 ripe avocado
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1–2 teaspoons curry powder (start with 1, taste + adjust)
1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional, but delicious)
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: chopped parsley or cilantro for brightness
🥣 Instructions
In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas and avocado together until mostly smooth, leaving some texture.
Stir in lemon juice, curry powder, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
Fold in the golden raisins, red onion, and herbs if using.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve right away or refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to let the flavors develop.
🌱 How to Serve
Piled onto toast with a sprinkle of chili flakes
Wrapped in a warm pita with greens and cucumber
Spooned into lettuce cups for a light lunch
Spread on crackers as a snack board favorite
This Golden Glow Chickpea Salad is cozy, satisfying, and full of flavor — the kind of everyday recipe that never gets old.
If you make it, tag @kellysgreenkitchen — I love seeing your creations and how you make them your own 💚
