Simple and Savory Chickpea Salad ~

An easy and delicious make-ahead salad and sandwich filling, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Made with chickpeas, celery, onion, lemon juice, and simple spices, this quick, no-fuss salad is ready to serve in minutes!

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Easy Chickpea Salad Recipe

Why you will love this recipe:

easy to make
high in protein and fiber
plant-based
requires only a few ingredients
great for meal prep
can easily be doubled or tripled
perfect for picnics
keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days

How to Eat Chickpea Salad

Serving suggestions:

as a sandwich filling
spread over toast
as a dip with crackers or fresh vegetables
over a bed of lettuce or kale

Ingredients for Chickpea Salad

You will need:

15 ounces canned chickpeas – also known as garbanzo beans
1 medium stalk celery
1/4 cup red onion – yellow onion also works well
2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise – I like Hellmann’s Vegan or Vegenaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

How to Make Chickpea Salad

STEP ONE: Into a medium-sized mixing bowl, add drained chickpeas.

STEP TWO: Mash with a potato masher until the consistency is smashed but somewhat chunky. Or use a food processor to save time and chop the chickpeas quickly.

STEP THREE: Add the celery, red onion, vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, dried dill, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

STEP FOUR: Pile onto toasted bread and serve right away. Or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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