Description
Protein rich chickpea salad that is filing and delicious on a Spring/Summer afternoon!
Ingredients
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- Mashed Chickpea Salad
- 1 540mL can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard {add more if desired}
- 1 tbsp hummus {add more for a creamier salad}
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- Cilantro for garnish {optional if bringing as a side dish}
- For Sandwich:
- 2 pieces of bread
- 4 tomato slices
- Kale or lettuce
Instructions
- Begin by mashing chickpeas with a fork/potato masher until about half the chickpeas are mashed. Leaving some whole chickpeas will give it more texture. Use a food processor for quicker mashing!
- Add all other Mashed Chickpea Salad ingredients to the bowl and mix well. Add more dijon mustard or hummus for a creamier texture.
- Enjoy on its own or in a sandwich!
- For the sandwich simply layer Mashed Chickpea Salad, tomato, lettuce and any other ingredients you would like between two pieces of bread!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad, Lunch