Simple and Savory Vegan 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!

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:

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

Ingredients needed for Chickpea Salad:

canned chickpeas – also known as garbanzo beans
celery
red onion – yellow onion also works well
vegan mayonnaise – I like Hellmann’s Vegan or Vegenaise
lemon juice
dried dill
sea salt
ground black pepper

How to make Chickpea Salad:

Into a medium-size mixing bowl, add drained chickpeas.

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.

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

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

Cheers!

More recipes featuring chickpeas:

Chickpea and Pasta Soup with Spinach – Hearty without being heavy. This soup is simple, flavorful, and easy to make.

Chickpea and Pasta Soup with Spinach

Smashed Chickpea Salad and Sandwich Filling – A variation on Simple and Savory Vegan Chickpea Salad that includes additional spices, Dijon mustard, and red peppers.

Smashed Chickpea Salad

Roasted Chickpeas and Edamame – A good-for-you snack ready to serve in just 20 minutes!

Roasted Chickpeas and Edamame