Description
This Mashed Chickpea Salad is a flavorful, creamy, and tangy plant-based dish perfect for a quick lunch or snack. Combining chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and zesty seasonings, it offers a delightful texture similar to tuna salad but is entirely vegan and easy to prepare with no cooking required.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 can Chickpeas (about 15 oz)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Scallion, sliced
- 1 handful Dried Dill Weed
- 2 tablespoons Vegan Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Pickles, diced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (about juice of 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 dash Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 stalk Celery, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Pickled Jalapeño Pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the drained chickpeas, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, finely chopped red onion, sliced scallion, dried dill weed, vegan mayonnaise, diced pickles, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add Celery and Jalapeños: Add the finely chopped celery stalk and chopped pickled jalapeño peppers to the bowl. These ingredients add crunch and a spicy kick to the salad.
- Mash the Mixture: Using a pastry cutter or a fork, mash the ingredients together until about half of the chickpeas are broken down but still retaining some texture. The mixture should resemble the consistency of a tuna salad rather than a smooth hummus.
- Chill and Serve: Place the mashed chickpea salad into the refrigerator to let the flavors meld and the salad to set for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy as a sandwich filling, with crackers, or as a side dish.
Notes
- Use a can of chickpeas that is well rinsed and drained to reduce sodium content.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños and crushed red pepper flakes to taste depending on your spice preference.
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For added texture, consider adding chopped nuts or seeds as a topping.
- Serve chilled for best flavor and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Mashed Chickpea Salad, Vegan Salad, Plant-Based, Chickpea Recipes, Easy Salad, No Cook Salad, Vegan Mayonnaise Salad
