Faux Chick N Salad
Experience the perfect blend of flavor and texture with this easy and protein-packed Faux Chick N Salad, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. This vegan recipe swaps out chicken for mashed chickpeas, creating a satisfying, chunky bite that's balanced with creamy vegan mayonnaise and a medley of crisp celery, tangy dill pickles, and finely diced red onion. Elevated with a hint of Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, and a squeeze of lemon for brightness, this quick 15-minute dish offers versatility galore—serve it as a sandwich filling, a wrap, or over a bed of greens for a healthy, delicious lunch or light dinner. With no cooking required and a chilled preparation time that lets the flavors meld, this recipe is an effortless, customizable staple, perfect for meal prep or a last-minute meal. Optimize your plant-based lifestyle with this must-try vegan chickpea salad recipe today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) or 1.5 cups chickpeas (canned or cooked)
- 0.333 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 stalks celery stalks, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon optional: paprika
Instructions
Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Place the chickpeas in a large mixing bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, partially mash the chickpeas until the mixture is about 75% mashed, leaving some texture for a 'chunky' bite.
Add the vegan mayonnaise, celery, red onion, dill pickle, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and parsley to the bowl with the chickpeas.
Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and optional paprika for a hint of smoky flavor.
Mix everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, although you can serve it immediately if desired.
Serve in a sandwich, wrap, or on a bed of fresh greens. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.5 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 3209 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1061 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
