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