Low-Calorie Chile-Spiced Chickpea Salad

Indulge in the bold flavors of our Low-Calorie Chile-Spiced Chickpea Salad. This zesty chickpea salad gets its heat from sambal oelek, a ground chile paste, creating a delightful combination of spiciness and crunch. Carrots add a refreshing and crunchy texture to contrast the chickpeas in this easy, no-cook recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• ¼ cup sliced scallions
• 1 sheet nori, torn
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix sambal oelek, sesame oil, and vinegar.
2. Add chickpeas, shredded carrots, sliced scallions, torn nori, and toasted sesame seeds to the bowl.
3. Toss the ingredients to coat thoroughly and savor the enticing blend of flavors in this low-calorie delight.