If you ever feel stumped on what to eat for lunch, then this Chickpea Salad recipe is your solution. It’s creamy, crunchy, fresh, and hearty all at once. Make a big batch and it’ll last all week long.

Chickpea Salad

Yield: 4 | Author: Kayli Anderson MS RDN

Prep time: 15 Min | Total time: 15 Min

This flavorful chickpea salad only takes 5 minutes to make and there is no cooking involved, making it the perfect recipe for healthy lunches!

Ingredients

• 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp hummus or plain plant-based yogurt
• 2 tbsp tahini
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds, toasted
• ½ diced red onion
• ½ cup diced celery
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Options For Serving:

• Romaine lettuce leaves 
• Whole grain bread, lightly toasted
• Whole grain crackers
• Sliced red onion, tomato, avocado

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mash drained and rinsed chickpeas with a fork. Alternatively, pulse in a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
2. Prepare desired toppings, if desired (sliced red onion, tomato, avocado)
3. Serve on bread as a sandwich, with whole grain crackers, or scooped into lettuce boats.

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