Vegan Chickpea Salad
This vegan chickpea salad is a protein-packed, plant-based delight that perfectly combines crunch, creaminess, and wholesome goodness in every bite.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 676kcal
Ingredients
Creamy Cashew Sauce
- 1 cup roasted, salted cashews
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup cilantro/parsley use one or the other or use a combination of both!
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Vegan Chickpea Salad
- 3 (15 oz) cans chickpeas drained
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup roasted, salted pecans chopped
- ½ - 1 cup raisins
- ½ red onion finely diced
- Toasted bread, crackers, bell peppers, etc. for serving
Instructions
Creamy Cashew Sauce
- Place cashews, water, cilantro/parsley, vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon, salt, and pepper into a high powered blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste and re-season, if necessary, then set aside.
Vegan Chickpea Salad
- Place chickpeas, celery, pecans, raisins, and red onion into a large bowl, then toss with dressing.
- Taste and re-season, if necessary, chill in the fridge, if desired, and enjoy on bread, crackers, etc.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 598mg | Potassium: 1090mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 9mg
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