Chickpea Salad

🛒 Ingredients

• Canned Chickpeas, drained and rinsed 120 g · 160 kcal
• Celery stalks, finely chopped 40 g · 6 kcal
• Red onion, finely diced 30 g · 12 kcal
• Mayonnaise 30 g · 200 kcal
• Dijon mustard 8 g · 8 kcal
• Fresh lemon juice 8 g · 2 kcal
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish and flavor) 5 g · 2 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly; then, using a fork or potato masher, mash them in a medium bowl until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
2. Add the finely chopped celery, red onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the mashed chickpeas.
3. Mix all ingredients well until combined, then season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve immediately, or chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor, often served on toast, crackers, or in lettuce wraps.