Description
The Mashed Chickpea Salad with Dill & Capers is a vibrant, plant-based salad that uses chickpeas as the star ingredient. Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are known for their creamy texture and nutritional benefits, including high fiber and protein content. By mashing the chickpeas and mixing them with fresh herbs like dill, tangy capers, crunchy celery, and a hint of lemon juice, you create a satisfying, flavorful mixture that can be used as a sandwich filling, a topping for crackers, or even as a salad served on a bed of greens.
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can of low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons capers, drained
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise (or regular mayo, if preferred)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until they are partially mashed, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Add the chopped celery, dill, scallion, capers, and lemon juice to the mashed chickpeas.
- Stir in the mayonnaise until the mixture is well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve as a sandwich filling, on crackers, or over a bed of greens for a light and refreshing meal.
Notes
Add diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, or avocado for extra freshness. Serve it in lettuce wraps, as a sandwich filling, or with whole-grain crackers for a quick and healthy meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Mashed Chickpea Salad with Dill & Capers Recipe