Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Salad

When I’m in the mood for a sandwich or wrap, this is my go-to recipe. The veggies and pickles in this Chickpea Salad recipe give it a perfect crunch. It’s great on your favorite bread, wrap, or salad. I particularly like it on crackers for an afternoon snack.

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Chickpeas have a mild nutty flavor and are packed with nutrients. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. This recipe blend is both filling and satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 1 can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
  • Celery
  • carrot
  • green onion
  • sweet jerkins
  • Mayonnaise
  • Dijon mustard
  • garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper

How to

Begin by mashing up the chickpeas.

Whole Chickpeas in a food processor unblended.

This can be done with a potato masher, the back of a fork, or in a food processor. I put mine in a food processor as it’s quick and I am typically double batching this recipe. I also use it to shred the carrots to use in this recipe and others.

Food processor method

Chickpeas in a food processor after blending.

If using a food processor. Pulse about 4 or 5 to chop the chickpeas. If you let it go too long, it will end up puréeing the chickpeas which do not want. You want a chopped-up texture that looks similar to tuna salad or chicken salad.

Combine beans and veggies

Shredded carrots, chopped celery, sweet gherkins and green onions in a glass bowl with chopped chickpeas.

In a medium mixing bowl, add chopped up chickpeas and vegetables. Stir to combine.

Make dressing

White sauce mixture for chickpea salad in a clear glass bowl.

In a small mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt & pepper. Stir to combine.

Put it together

Mixed chickpea salad in a glass bowl.

Add mayonnaise mixture to chickpeas mixture. Stir to combine.

Final product

Chickpea salad in a wrap cut in half with one side stacked on the other in a dark plate with pita chips on side.

Add Chickpea Salad to a wrap, sandwich, on a salad, or on crackers for a hearty snack!

Enjoy!

Chickpea salad in a wrap with lettuce and tomato on a white plate. Two pickles to the left side and chips in background.

Other recipes to try

Vegan Creamed Asparagus on Toast with Roasted Chick Peas – recipe link here

Full Flavor Baked Tofu – recipe link here

Hearty Cauliflower skillet – recipe link here

Chickpea salad in a wrap cut in half with one side stacked on the other in a dark plate with pita chips on side.

Chickpea Salad

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Course: lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chickpeas
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 119kcal
Author: hungrydanekitchen

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Begin by mashing up the chickpeas in large bowl using a fork or potato masher. Or you can pulse in a food processor 4 or 5 times to chop.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add chopped up chickpeas and vegetables. Stir to combine.
  • In a small mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, liquid from sweet gherkins, and salt & pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Add mayonnaise mixture to chickpeas mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Add Chickpea Salad to a wrap, sandwich, or salad. Or on crackers for a hearty snack!
  • Enjoy!

Notes

**You can substitute dill pickles for the sweet gherkins for a more salty dill flavor. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2774IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

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