Vegan and Gluten-Free Chickpea Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) Garbanzo beans
- 1 tablespoon dried onion
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3/4 teaspoon dill
- 1 dill pickle (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- *Optional: tomatoes, lettuce, and gluten-free bread for sandwiches
- *Optional: fresh onion and celery for added crunch
Instructions:
- Mash the Garbanzo Beans:
- In a large bowl, mash the garbanzo beans using a potato masher or the back of a fork. You can leave some chunks for texture.
- Add Seasonings:
- Fold in the dried onion, garlic salt, dill, and ground black pepper into the mashed garbanzo beans. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Incorporate Pickle and Vegan Mayonnaise:
- Add the finely chopped dill pickle and vegan mayonnaise to the bowl. Stir well to combine all the ingredients. Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to achieve your preferred consistency.
- Optional Crunch:
- If you desire extra crunch, consider adding fresh onion and celery. Finely chop them and fold them into the mixture.
- Serve:
- This Vegan and Gluten-Free Chickpea Salad is versatile and can be enjoyed in various ways. Serve it on a bed of lettuce, as a sandwich filling with tomatoes and lettuce on bread, as a dip with crackers, or even as a cold pasta salad when mixed with noodles.
This delicious and versatile salad is not only vegan and gluten-free but also bursting with flavor and nutrition.