Chickpea Chicken Salad

Chickpea Chicken Salad

from iowagirleats.com
Salad
10 min
156 kcal / serving

Chickpea Chicken Salad will trick your tastebuds in the very best way. This easy chickpea recipe is a fabulous plant-based, protein-packed lunch option!

Ingredients

  • 15 ozcan reduced-sodium chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1rib celery (minced)
  • ¼ cupminced pickles
  • ¼ cupminced shallot or onion
  • 2 tablespoonsregular or vegan mayonnaise (depending on how creamy you like it)
  • 2 teaspoonsfresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoondijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoonminced fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • lettuce wraps or cups, mixed greens, gluten free pita bread, gluten free toast, gluten free crackers

Directions

  1. 1

    Add chickpeas to a large mixing bowl then use a potato masher or the back of a fork to smash 3/4 of them. Add remaining ingredients to the bowl then stir to combine.

  2. 2

    Taste then add more mayonnaise for creaminess or lemon juice for brightness. Serve with your choice of base or cracker.