Description
This creamy vegan chickpea salad is a quick and easy plant-based recipe perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a side dish. Made with mashed chickpeas, vegan mayonnaise, diced pickles, celery, onion, and flavorful seasonings, it offers a deliciously creamy texture and a savory tang. Ready in just 10 minutes and ideal for meal prep, this salad stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Ingredients
Chickpeas
- 1 x 15oz can (about 1½ cups) chickpeas (398ml can in Canada or 400g can in the UK), drained and rinsed
Salad Mix
- 4 to 5 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons diced pickles, sweet or spicy (gherkins in the UK)
- 4 tablespoons very finely minced onion (red, yellow, white, or green, depending on desired flavor strength)
- 1 stick celery, diced finely
- 1 tablespoon Dijon or wholegrain mustard
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas: Thoroughly drain the canned chickpeas and rinse them under cold water to remove excess sodium and preserve freshness.
- Smash the chickpeas: Place the rinsed chickpeas into a food processor or blender and pulse until they break down into small pieces. Alternatively, transfer them to a mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork until broken up but not pureed.
- Add the vegan mayonnaise: Start by mixing 4 tablespoons of vegan mayonnaise into the mashed chickpeas. You can add more later if the mixture needs a creamier consistency.
- Combine remaining ingredients: Add diced pickles, finely minced onion, diced celery, Dijon or wholegrain mustard, sea salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir everything together thoroughly until well combined. Adjust seasoning and add extra mayonnaise if desired for creaminess.
- Store properly: Transfer the chickpea salad to a sealed container and refrigerate. It will keep fresh for up to 5 days, making it convenient for meal prep and quick lunches.
Notes
- Use vegan mayonnaise to keep the salad plant-based and creamy.
- Adjust the amount of mayo based on how creamy you prefer your salad.
- Swap pickles for sweet or spicy based on your taste preference.
- Finely mincing the onion enhances flavor without overpowering the salad.
- Great as a sandwich filling, salad topping, or eaten on its own.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
