Chicken salad has to be one of my all time favorite lunch options. But, what happens when you’re trying to lessen the amount of meat in your day? Well, the answer is this Chickpea Salad! It’s a quick, easy to make, and delicious vegetarian alternative to chicken salad.
Now, of course the texture is a little different than it is with traditional chicken salad, but I have to say that it’s a very tasty option for going meatless with the classic chicken salad. And trust me, I’ve made my fair share of actual chicken salad in the past.
Even if you’re not specifically looking for a vegetarian option, this Chickpea Salad is good regardless. I served mine on a giant romaine leave along with apples, a hard boiled egg, and some nuts. But this would be great as a sandwich too!
One of my favorite things about this is that it’s so super quick and easy to make. You don’t have to cook or shred any chicken. It’s just chickpea mashing, a quick mix, and boom! You’ve got lunch ready for a week.
TheSkinnyFork.com Chicken-free chicken salad. It's chickpea salad! Perfect for a chickpea salad sandwich or even with some crackers. Make it in no time at all. Great for meal prep! Prep Time: 10 Minutes • Cook Time: 0 Hours
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: About 1/2 Cup • Calories: 303 • Fat: 6 g • Saturated Fat: 1 g • Carb: 49 g • Fiber: 10 g • Protein: 16 g • Sugar: 9 g • Sodium: 152 mg
• 2 (14.5 Oz.) Cans Garbanzo Beans/Chickpeas, Drained & Rinsed
• 1 C. Chopped Celery
• 1/2 C. Chopped Pickles
• 2 Tbsp. Light Mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp. Plain Fat Free Greek Yogurt
• 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
• 2-3 Tsp. Dijon Mustard
• 2 Tsp. Fresh Dill
• 1/4 Tsp. Garlic Powder
• Salt & Pepper to Taste
Directions:
Place the chickpeas into a medium bowl and mash them to your liking. (I like to leave a little chunk in there for heartiness.)
Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.
Cover and set in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.
Enjoy right away or keep stored in an air-tight container for up to a week!
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Nutritional Claims: High Fiber • Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Gluten Free • Wheat Free • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • No Sugar Added • Sulphite Free • Kosher