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Thai-style turkey salad with peanut butter dressing and chickpeas

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Thai-Style Turkey Salad with Peanut Dressing & Chickpeas

Meet your new go-to 5-minute dinner: a Thai salad that’s light, colorful, and full of texture. Crisp cucumber, chickpeas, and carrots come together with tender turkey and a silky peanut butter dressing kissed with curry and turmeric. This quick, high-fiber salad proves that healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring or time-consuming. It’s all about flavor, balance, and smart ingredients. Fresh, energizing, and ready before your toast pops.

Nutrition Facts
Kcal 435
Protein 26 g
Carbs 39 g
Fat 19 g
Fiber 14 g
Recipe Details
Prep Time5
Servings1
CuisineThai
MealLunch
DifficultyEasy
AllergensPeanuts, Soy, Wheat

Ingredients

  • ¼ cucumber
  • ½ bell pepper
  • 1 scallion
  • 3 oz (84 g) chickpeas
  • 3 oz (84 g) carrot, shredded
  • 3 slices turkey breast
  • 1½ tbsp (30 g) peanut butter
  • 1 pinch (1 g) curry powder
  • 1 pinch (1 g) turmeric
  • ½ tbsp (8 ml) soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) water
  • 1 slice whole wheat bread
This salad delivers over 25 g of protein and 14 g of fiber: a balanced combo that keeps you full and focused.

Preparation

  1. Halve the cucumber and cut into half slices.
  2. Dice the bell pepper and slice the scallion into rings.
  3. Rinse the chickpeas and combine with cucumber, bell pepper, and scallion in a bowl.
  4. Add the shredded carrots and turkey.
  5. In a small bowl, mix peanut butter with curry powder, turmeric, soy sauce, and hot water to make a smooth dressing.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until coated.
  7. Season with pepper to taste and serve with toasted bread.
FitChef Tip: Add fresh cilantro for extra brightness. Packing lunch? Keep the dressing separate until you’re ready to eat.

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