Monday, August 25, 2014

Mashed Chickpea Salad

This MASHED CHICKPEA SALAD aka VEGAN MOCK TUNA SALAD is a perfect dish to eat as a dip, or atop sandwiches on a nice bed of lettuce and tomatoes.  It’s texture and flavor makes this salad a suitable alternative to traditional tuna-fish salad.  It’s a good source of vegetable based protein and it's high in fiber… healthy and hearty.

Mock Tuna Chickpea Salad

Salad

1 can (25 oz.) Organic Garbanzo Beans
1-2 stalks Celery;  thinly sliced
1 Jalapeños;  de-seeded + finely diced
1 Lemon;  juiced
2 Tbsp. Parsley;  finely chopped
4 Tbsp. Vegenaise
2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper


P R E P A R A T I O N S

Wash and clean all fresh produce.
Place the Garbanzo Beans into a colander and rinse them clean.
Cut the fresh produce according to the instructions above.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and then mash everything with a potato masher until all the 

Garbanzo Beans are sufficiently smashed.
That’s it.  Serve immediately or set to chill in the refrigerator.
Use as you would conventional tuna salad.
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