Name: Bright & Tangy Chickpea Carrot Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

Balancing Bowls Verified

January 28, 2026

This colorful, flexible salad is packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. Shaved carrots, tender beans, and a sweet-tart dressing come together for a bright, crunchy, filling dish that's perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a refreshing side.

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Bright & Tangy Chickpea Carrot Salad

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Ingredients

WarningTreenuts and 1 other allergen identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, sweetener, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

Stir in beans.

Use a vegetable peeler to shave carrots into ribbons. Add to bowl along with jalapeños and cilantro.

Toss to coat. Chill at least 1 hour.

Sprinkle with pistachios before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Carrot Shaving Pro Tip 🥕
Use a Y-shaped vegetable peeler to create long, thin ribbons of carrots for maximum surface area and elegant presentation in the salad.
Bean Prep Perfection 🫘
Rinse canned chickpeas and kidney beans thoroughly under cold water to remove excess sodium and improve texture, then pat dry completely to prevent a watery salad.
Dressing Balance Technique 🥄
Whisk the dressing ingredients in a separate bowl and let sit for 10 minutes to allow the garlic and jalapeños to infuse their flavors before tossing with the salad.
Pistachio Crunch Hack 🥜
Roughly chop pistachios just before serving to maintain their crisp texture and prevent them from getting soggy in the salad.
Meal Prep Magic 🥗
Keep the dressing separate when storing this salad, and add it just before serving to maintain the crisp textures of the vegetables and prevent wilting.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.