Monday, April 7, 2025

Chickpea Salads

Salad 1

  •  1 14.5oz canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 14.5 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium or 1/2 English cucumber, chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • juice of one lemon
  • 1/4 cup EVOO
  • herbs and spices of choice

  1. Toss together and chill overnight
  2. Serve with feta cheese on top.

Salad 2
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 15 oz (443 ml) can of drained and rinsed chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) Veganaise or any vegan mayo
  • 2 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Optional
  • Pickles, chopped
  • Celery, chopped
  • Capers
  • Red onion, chopped
  • Peppers, chopped
  • Carrots, shredded
  1. Finely chop the garlic by hand or in a food processor. 
  2. Mash the chickpeas by hand or in a food processor until desired consistency.
  3. Stir in the rest of the ingredients and taste for seasoning.
  4. Add optional ingredients.
  5. Eat on crackers or chips, or use as a sandwich filling.