No-Cook Chickpea Salad Recipe
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Jump to RecipeThis easy no-cook chickpea salad is my favorite no-cook recipe, simple and full of protein! Quick, yummy, ready in 5 minutes.
This dish can be enjoyed as a sandwich, on a salad, or just eaten with some crackers for an extra helping of plant based protein.
This No-Cook Pantry Chickpea Salad Recipe Is:
- Creamy
- Bright
- Satisfying
- Made with just 4 pantry staple ingredients
- Great for a power outage or when you just don’t feel like cooking
- Vegan & gluten free
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Ingredients
Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
- No Salt Added Chickpeas: these beans are a major staple in our house! You can use canned chickpeas (I’d highly recommend a low sodium or no salt version), which are already cooked in the can… making this an easy recipe to open and prep. I like these chickpeas which are low in sodium so the recipe doesn’t get too salty.
- Mayonnaise: I like to use this dairy free mayo to keep this recipe plant-based, but you can use whatever mayo that you would normally use in recipes. If you don’t normally like mayo, try a dairy free version… it’s creamy but still plant based.
- Relish: to give the dish a little sweetness! I like this Chicago style relish which has a nice crunch… and as a Chicagoan myself, I love the bright green color of this relish in my mac salad!
- Whole Grain or Dijon Mustard – for a really nice flavor and texture, you can use either whole grain mustard, stone ground, or dijon… or keep it classic with yellow mustard.
Substitutions & Variations
You can use condiment packets if you have those on hand, just make sure to have a plan if you open a new jar of condiment… if you don’t have power you won’t be able to refrigerate. We keep ice packs and some cooler on hand in case we need them.
How To Make This Recipe
- In a mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a potato masher or mash the chickpeas against the side of the bowl with a fork.
- Add the mayo, sweet relish, and mustard. Stir well to combine all ingredients. I found the seasoning was great and didn’t need any salt or pepper (but feel free to add).
- Serve on bread as an open faced sandwich, on lettuce wraps, or with crackers as a tasty spread.
A No-Cook Sandwich Recipe That’s Perfect for Summer
This no-cook chickpea sandwich is a quick and simple recipe. I love a good no-cook recipe for those days when I’m not feeling like standing around the stove, or for summer nights when it’s too hot to cook.
This sandwich comes together in about 5 minutes, and doesn’t require the stove or microwave to make. Just use a few pantry staple ingredients and you have a quick meal ready in no time. And very little to clean up afterwards… an added bonus!
More No Cook Recipes You May Enjoy
- Fruit Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing
- Asian Bean Salad Recipe with Orange Sesame Vinaigrette
- Vegan Pinwheels Recipe with Avocado & Chickpeas
- Sweet Onion Salad Dressing Recipe with Dijon
- Hot Honey Chili Crisp
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No Cook Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
- 1 chickpeas low or no sodium
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise plant based
- 1 teaspoon sweet relish
- 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a potato masher or against the side of the bowl with a fork.
- Add the mayo, sweet relish, and mustard. Stir well to combine all ingredients. I found the seasoning was great and didn’t need any salt or pepper (but feel free to add).
- Serve on bread as an open faced sandwich, on lettuce wraps, or with crackers as a tasty spread.
Nutrition
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So simply…so delicious