Description
A vibrant and creamy Green Goddess Chickpea Salad made with a dairy-free herbaceous dressing, perfect for a healthy snack, sandwich filling, or light lunch. This salad combines mashed chickpeas with fresh celery and a flavorful green goddess dressing blending fresh herbs and dairy-free yogurt for a refreshing taste.
Ingredients
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Green Goddess Dressing
- 1/2 cup dairy free yogurt
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1 cup other fresh herbs (cilantro and dill)
- 1 green onion
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 dash sea salt and black pepper
For the Salad
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 green onion, sliced (included in dressing but also added to salad)
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Add all of the salad dressing ingredients—dairy free yogurt, fresh parsley, cilantro, dill, green onion, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper—to a small blender. Puree until smooth to create the vibrant and herbaceous green goddess dressing.
- Prepare the chickpea salad: In a small mixing bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas. Partially mash them with a fork or potato masher until chunky but slightly broken down. Add the chopped celery and sliced green onion.
- Combine salad and dressing: Pour the prepared green goddess dressing over the chickpea mixture. Mix well with a spoon until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately with fresh cut vegetables or crackers, or use it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
- This chickpea salad stores well for meal prep; keep it refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- You can substitute dairy-free yogurt with regular yogurt if not dairy sensitive.
- Add more fresh herbs or lemon juice for a zippier flavor.
- For more texture, add chopped nuts or seeds.
- Serve it chilled for best refreshing taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
