Description
This mashed chickpea salad with Greek yogurt is a healthy, high-protein vegetarian meal packed with flavor, perfect for lunch or meal prep. It features creamy Greek yogurt, crunchy veggies, and zesty lemon juice for a refreshing twist on chickpea salad.
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then mash them in a bowl, leaving some texture.
2. Stir in Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard until smooth and creamy.
3. Add chopped celery and red onion, mixing them in well.
4. Pour in lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
5. Fold in fresh dill if using, and refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use canned chickpeas for ease, but freshly cooked ones work beautifully too.
Letting the salad chill helps the flavors develop better.
Serve it with crackers, in a wrap, or over greens for a versatile dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg