Dill Pickle Smashed Chickpea Salad

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chickpea salad, quick vegan meals, vegan meal prep, easy vegan lunch
Vegan, plant-based
Yield: 4
Author: Tara Felser, MS, RDN
Dill Pickle Smashed Chickpea Salad

Dill Pickle Smashed Chickpea Salad

This chickpea salad makes a great vegan meal prep or quick lunch option. It's tangy and zingy and makes a great sandwich filling, dip, salad topper, or even a nice lunch all on its own.
Prep time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min
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Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4-5 dill pickle spears, diced
  • 1 sweet bell pepper, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp pickle brine
  • 2 Tbsp vegan mayo
  • black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl or sealable storage container, mash chickpeas using a fork or potato masher until most or all of the beans are broken apart.
  2. Add diced pickles, bell peppers, celery, dijon mustard, pickle brine, and vegan mayo to the smashed chickpeas and stir to thoroughly combine.
  3. Season with black pepper to taste.
  4. Use as a sandwich filling, salad topping, dip, or eat on its own. This chickpea salad keeps well in the fridge for several days.

Notes

The pickle brine is tangy and salty. You can start with 1 tbsp and add more to suit your tastes depending on how zingy you like your dressing or if you're watching how much salt you add.

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