Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free
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The mashed chickpeas create a texture very similar to flaked chicken and the sauce gets a boost from a creamy eggless mayonnaise (or cashew sauce). I’ve also added a hefty amount of crunchy vegetables to give it a great crunch and loads of fiber. Serve this salad in pieces of Boston or Bibb lettuce, in a wrap or sandwich, or on crackers. If you have a picnic or road trip in store you’ll be happy to know that it packs well. Recipe from The Oh She Glows Cookbook (2014).
Yield 5 adult size SERVINGS
Yield 5 adult size SERVINGS
Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce/425-g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickle
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons store-bought or homemade vegan mayonnaise (I used the Cashew "Cheese" Sauce -recipe below - in place of mayonnaise)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill (optional)
- 1 1/2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt, or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions :
- In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a potato masher until flaked in texture.
- Stir in the celery, green onions, pickles, bell peppers, mayonnaise, and garlic until combined.
- Stir in the mustard and dill and season with the lemon juice, salt, and pepper, adjusting the quantities to taste.
- Serve with toasted bread, on crackers, wraps, or on top of a basic leafy green salad.
Read more: http://ohsheglows.com/2015/07/21/chickpea-salad/#ixzz3mz1GZXed
