Chickpea "Chicken" Salad
This Chickpea “Chicken” Salad is the best vegetarian alternative to classic chicken salad. Made with smashed chickpeas in a creamy dressing, it’s a quick, simple, and protein-packed meal you can bring to picnics or make for meal prep.
Servings: 4
Calories: 485kcal
Ingredients
- 30 oz. chickpeaas (2 cans); drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup carrots chopped
- ¼ cup celery chopped
- ¼ cup green onion chopped
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise use vegan mayo to keep this vegan
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pour drained and rinsed chickpeas into a large bowl, then use a potato masher or a fork to slightly mash them.
- Add the carrots, celery, green onion, mayo, and mustard to the same bowl and stir to combine. Last, add the salt, smoked paprika and pepper and stir to combine.
- Enjoy as-is, or on a sandwich or salad!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2006IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 6mg