Description
A healthy and versatile mashed chickpea salad mixed with Greek yogurt, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served in baked sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or extra Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 medium baked sweet potatoes for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Start by draining and rinsing the chickpeas. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Using a fork or potato masher, lightly mash the chickpeas, leaving some small chunks for better texture.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (or more Greek yogurt), lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard until it becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add the finely chopped celery, red onion, parsley or dill, capers, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the mashed chickpeas.
- Pour the Greek yogurt dressing over the chickpea mixture. Fold everything together gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with extra lemon juice, salt, or pepper if needed. Add another spoonful of yogurt for a creamier salad if desired.
- Serve the salad right away, or chill it in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
Notes
This salad pairs well with baked sweet potatoes, as a sandwich spread, or over greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg