Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

If you’ve been vegan for a while, you probably have your own version of this recipe, but if you’re a newbie or an omnivore, the idea of making a vegan “tuna” or “chicken” salad out of chickpeas might be new to you. This recipe is a quick and easy lunch to pack for work or school, and it’s easy to hide veggies from picky-eating kids in the chickpea mix. I made this recipe at a (very omnivore) cooking demo at Williams Sonoma last year, and it was a big hit! I even overheard a man in the parking lot telling his wife that she should have tried it. You should try it too!

Chickpea Salad

Ingredients:

• 1-14 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• 1 teaspoon kelp
• 1 teaspoon dried dill

 

Directions:

Coarsely mash chickpeas, either by hand with a potato masher or in a food processor.

Add remaining ingredients and mix. Chill for an hour or two so the flavors can commingle. Season to taste.

Serve on bread for sandwiches or in a salad.