Indian Spiced Chickpea “Chaat” Jar Salad with Tamarind Date Dressing
A crunchy, tangy chaat-style salad built for meal prep: chickpeas, cucumber, apple, and roasted peanuts. Tamarind-date dressing keeps it bold and bright even after a day in the fridge.
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Instructions
Get out a little bowl and whisk together the tamarind concentrate, date syrup, lime juice, water, and oil until they are happily blended into a tangy, sweet dressing. Set aside for flavor magic!
In a big, happy bowl, toss in your chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced apple, finely diced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Mix until everyone is acquainted!
Sprinkle in the chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, Kashmiri chili powder, and salt. Toss everything again so all those spices get cozy and evenly coat every ingredient!
Divide your vibrant salad into jars or containers. Now, top each with a handful of chopped roasted peanuts, and if you love pomegranate jewels, sprinkle those on top too. Keep the dressing separate for maximum crunch-ability!
When it is chow time, pour that boisterous dressing over your salad and give it a good toss. Dig in for a burst of Indian-inspired flavor in every crunchy, juicy bite!
Nutrition Facts
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Recipe Notes & Tips
- Apple adds crisp sweetness that balances tamarind—use a tart variety like Granny Smith.
- If packing for later, keep peanuts separate so they stay crunchy.
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