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Chickpea Salad

This Chickpea Salad is fresh, flavorful and easy to make with chickpeas, cucumbers, capers, tomatoes and fresh herbs. It's delicious as a simple side salad, filled into a lettuce wrap or stuffed in a gluten-free sandwich for a healthy vegan lunch.

Course Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword chickpea salad, chickpea salad sandwich, chickpea sandwich, vegan salad, vegan sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 103 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce chickpeas , drained and rinsed. Cooked chickpeas work too.
  • ¼ cup red onion , finely diced (rinse or soak in cold water for 1-2 minutes to remove some of the harsh bite if preferred)
  • 1 celery rib . finely diced (about ¼ - ⅓ cup)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped spicy dill pickles , such as Bubbies - use regular dill pickles if you prefer no heat
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill , finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives , chopped (may sub with green onions if preferred)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley , finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp vegan mayo , or use avocado oil mayonnaise or mayo of choice. You can also sub with hummus, dairy-free or regular Greek yogurt or cottage cheese (for added protein) if you're not dairy-free.
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Fine sea salt or kosher salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste

For optional wrap

  • Large gluten-free tortillas of choice , grain-free as needed - we like Siete or Maria Ricardo
  • Hummus , for spreading
  • Butter / bibb lettuce
  • Baby spinach
  • Thin avocado slices or cucumbers slices or both
  • Cherry or grape tomatoes cut into quarters or halves (depending on their size)

For the optional sandwich

  • 2 slices gluten-free sourdough bread , or bread of choice. We like BrdSeriously, aWG, Base Culture or Grain-free Planet for a grain-free / lower carb options.
  • Dairy-free (or regular) butter , for spreading
  • Butter / bibb lettuce
  • Baby spinach
  • Thin avocado slices or cucumbers slices
  • Sliced tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Place drained chickpeas in a large bowl and use a fork to mash the chickpeas, leaving a few chunks or to desired consistency.

  2. Add the red onion, celery, pickles, dill, chives and parsley side-by-side to a bowl. Add the mayo and mustard then squeeze in the lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Make the optional wrap

  1. Warm the tortillas as needed to make them more pliable.

    Assemble the wraps (being careful not to overfill) by spreading a little bit of hummus in the bottom center of the tortillas and layer each with ½ - 1 lettuce leaf, 1-2 baby spinach leaves, 1-2 avocado slice or cucumber slice, and 1-2 cherry tomato quarters. Top with some of the chickpea mixture.

    Roll the wrap up tightly burrito-style by folding the sides inwards towards the center to cover the filling. Hold the sides down then bring the bottom up to cover the filling.

    Continue to  roll up tightly while tucking the sides in. Cut into halves and enjoy. 

Make the optional sandwich

  1. Toast two pieces of gluten-free sourdough bread, or bread of choice.

    Spread with some dairy-free butter (or butter of choice).

    Top with butter lettuce and some baby spinach.

    Add a scoop of chickpea salad.

    Top with sliced tomato and avocado. Serve and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

*Nutritional values do not include the wrap ingredients.

How to store: This vegan chickpea salad is perfect for prepping ahead and enjoying the next day. Keep any leftovers stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Be sure to lightly toss again before serving.

How to freeze: Freeze the mashed chickpea salad in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How to thaw: Thaw in the fridge overnight or defrost in the microwave using the defrost mode.

 

Nutrition Facts
Chickpea Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 103 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.