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.





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.

       Nina