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Creamy Vegan Chickpea Salad Toasts

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A quick and easy recipe for creamy chickpea salad toasts that are perfect for a light lunch or snack. Packed with flavor, texture, and plant-based goodness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons pickles, diced (or pickle relish)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 slices toasted bread (vegan, sourdough or gluten-free)
  • Optional garnishes: fresh parsley, dill, or chives

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture.
  3. Add vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl. Stir until the chickpeas are coated and creamy.
  4. Fold in the celery, red onion, and pickles. Mix gently to combine.
  5. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the lemon juice or mustard based on your preference.
  6. Toast your bread using a toaster or under the broiler in your oven until golden and crisp.
  7. Spread the chickpea salad generously onto each slice of toast.
  8. Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or chives for extra flavor and presentation.
  9. Serve immediately for the best crunch, or enjoy at room temperature.

Notes

[‘Don’t over-mash the chickpeas to maintain texture.’, ‘Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt, pepper, and lemon juice.’, ‘Toast the bread until slightly crunchy for the best texture.’, ‘The chickpea salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to three days.’, ‘Experiment with flavors by adding spices like garlic powder, paprika, or cumin.’]

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Keywords: vegan, chickpea salad, quick lunch, healthy snack, plant-based, easy recipe, gluten-free option

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