Chickpea "Chicken" Salad

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This chickpea salad is a vegetarian version of a classic chicken salad. It doesn't mimic the flavor of chicken; it swaps chickpeas in for the chicken. It's an ideal recipe if you're looking for simple, healthy lunch ideas. It is a delicious and fiber-packed vegetarian alternative! Plus, it's easily transportable, perfect for picnics and will surely step up your usual desk lunch. So, whether you're in need of healthy lunch ideas for work or school, or healthy lunch ideas for kids and teens alike, this fresh and creamy chickpea salad may be the answer.

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Ivy Odom
Ivy Odom

Now a senior editorial producer at Southern Living, Ivy Odom got her start developing recipes as a fellow in the former Time Inc. test kitchens before moving into video content.

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Updated on September 19, 2023
Reviewed by Dietitian
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
Jessica Ball
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes.
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Chickpea "Chicken" Salad
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 cups
Nutrition Profile:
High-Fiber Vegetarian
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup canola mayonnaise

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

  • 1 ½ teaspoons country-style Dijon mustard

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed

  • ½ cup chopped celery (from 2 stalks)

  • ¼ cup finely chopped shallot (from 1 large shallot)

Directions

  1. Combine mayonnaise, parsley, dill, mustard, salt, paprika and pepper in a bowl. Add chickpeas, celery and shallot; stir until well coated.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

300 Calories
9g Fat
37g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 300
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 12g 24%
Total Fat 9g 12%
Sodium 561mg 24%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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