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If you’re looking for a tasty vegan meal that’s high in protein and fiber, look no further than chickpea chicken salad. Don’t be confused by the use of “chicken” in the title\u2014this recipe contains no meat, but it’s one of those vegan recipe<\/a>s even meat eaters will love! It’s filled with mild, nutty chickpeas and captures all the flavors and textures of a traditional chicken salad. Fresh parsley, dill, pickles and onions come together to create a vibrant, nutritious salad that’s loaded with flavor.<\/p>\n If you want a quick, healthy make-ahead option for easy weekday lunches, chickpea recipes<\/a> are the way to go\u2014and this vegan chickpea chicken salad recipe is an excellent one to have in your meal-prepping repertoire. Serve it on its own, spoon it over lettuce leaves, wrap it up in a tortilla or sandwich it between two slices of soft bread.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, dill, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.<\/p>\n Add the chickpeas to the bowl and smash lightly, using the back of a fork to break the chickpeas apart.<\/p>\n Stir in the celery, pickles, red onion and green onion. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.<\/p>\n Store any leftover chickpea chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge. Plan on enjoying it within four days. If the salad begins to dry out, add more vegan mayo and a splash of lemon juice just before serving.<\/p>\n If you want to meal-prep for the week, you can certainly make chickpea chicken salad ahead of time. As long as it is properly stored, it’ll last for up to four days.<\/p>\n We make vegan chickpea chicken salad with vegan mayonnaise, but you can certainly make chicken salad without mayonnaise<\/a>. Try increasing the amount of Dijon mustard and mixing it with olive oil, fresh herbs and lemon. You can also swap in mashed avocado or hummus. If you’re not concerned about making the salad with vegan-friendly ingredients, you can swap in Greek yogurt or sour cream.<\/p>\n Our chickpea chicken salad recipe uses canned chickpeas, but you can absolutely use dried beans instead. You’ll need about 3\/4 cup of dried chickpeas for every 15-ounce can in the recipe. Soak the chickpeas overnight (or quick-soak the dried beans<\/a>), then simmer them on the stovetop until tender. Drain the liquid and chill the chickpeas in the fridge before adding them to the salad. Warm chickpeas will result in a runnier salad, which isn’t exactly the texture we’re going for here.<\/p>\n Chickpeas are high in protein and have a neutral flavor, making them a great replacement for chicken in recipes like chickpea burgers<\/a>, slow-cooker chickpea tagine<\/a> or minestrone<\/a> soup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This vegan chickpea “chicken” salad is inspired by traditional chicken salad but contains no meat. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Make the dressing<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Smash the chickpeas<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Stir in the remaining ingredients<\/h3>\n
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Chickpea Chicken Salad Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Chickpea Chicken Salad<\/h2>\n
Can you make chickpea chicken salad ahead of time?<\/h3>\n
Chickpea Chicken Salad Tips<\/h2>\n
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Can you make chickpea chicken salad without mayonnaise?<\/h3>\n
Can you make vegan chickpea chicken salad with dried garbanzo beans?<\/h3>\n
What other recipes can you make with chickpeas instead of chicken?<\/h3>\n