Description
This creamy chickpea salad is a quick, nutritious, and flavorful vegan dish perfect for a light lunch or snack. Made with simple pantry staples like mashed chickpeas, vegan mayo or hummus, and fresh celery, it comes together in just five minutes and can be served on whole grain bread or crisp lettuce leaves for a healthy meal option.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas (drained, mashed with fork)
- 2 tbsp vegan mayo or hummus
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chickpeas: Drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly and place them into a mixing bowl. Use a fork to mash them until they reach a chunky, creamy consistency.
- Add Dressing: Stir in the vegan mayo or hummus along with the lemon juice. Mix well to combine and create a creamy texture that coats the chickpeas evenly.
- Incorporate Celery: Add the finely chopped celery stalk to the mixture to introduce a fresh crunch, mixing everything together thoroughly.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as desired to enhance flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy the creamy chickpea salad immediately, served on whole grain bread for a sandwich or atop crisp lettuce leaves for a light wrap or salad option.
Notes
- This recipe is vegan and can be made gluten-free by serving it on gluten-free bread or lettuce leaves.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs like chopped parsley or dill.
- To increase protein content, sprinkle with hemp seeds or nutritional yeast.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the consistency by adding a splash of water or more mayo/hummus if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: chickpea salad, vegan salad, no-cook salad, healthy lunch, creamy chickpeas, easy vegan recipe
