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Spicy chickpea salad

Spicy Chickpea Salad

A quick and flavorful chickpea salad, perfect for sandwiches or as a side dish. Packed with protein and fiber!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 425 grams chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup red onion finely diced
  • 0.5 cup celery finely diced
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly broken down but still with some texture.
  2. Add the diced red onion, celery, and chopped parsley to the bowl.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, dijon mustard, sriracha sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and stir until well combined.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. Serve immediately on toast, in a sandwich, over lettuce, or with crackers. It can also be chilled for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can customize it with other additions like chopped pickles, a squeeze of lemon juice, or a pinch of smoked paprika.
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