This fine Monday morning... I'd like to share a healthy, yummy, easy, and family favorite lunch recipe with y'all! Now, don't be scared. I know this sounds like it might be gross, or maybe a little too adventurous, but it is quite the opposite, trust me! Also, feel free to play around with different seasonings to suit you and your families tastebuds. *winks*
***Note: This was one of my cooking class recipes that I adapted, so I will include the pictures of the process and final dish that I sent in!***
What you will need:
- 2 cans cooked chickpeas/garbanzo beans (no sodium added)
- 1/4 cup red onion or green onions, diced
- Diced celery stalks (approx. 1/2 cup)
- Pickle relish (approx. 1/4 cup)
- 1 tbsp mustard (optional)
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder (or just to taste)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup cashew sour cream or vegan mayo
- Flaked sea salt, to taste
How to prepare:
- Open and drain the garbanzo bean cans, then use a potato masher, food processor, or fork (I use a fork) to mash them and break them up.
- Next, finely dice the onions and celery.
- Combine the onions, celery, pickle relish (dill), mustard, and seasonings with the mashed garbanzo beans in a large bowl.
- Add the cashew sour cream or vegan mayo
- Stir to mix the ingredients, then finish with salt.
How to serve:
- Serve the chickpea salad on Romaine lettuce, on sandwich bread, along with crackers, or with tomato slices!
- Enjoy
This recipe is super easy to throw together for a fresh summer-y lunch. Or a quick and light dinner. It would make a perfect, healthy picnic option. The recipe can be easily customized or doubled for larger families!
I hope you are able to try this recipe sometime and like it! Don't be afraid to try it even if it does sound different, who knows, you might just find a favorite go-to recipe!
What is your favorite summer food to have for lunch?
Do you think you will give this recipe a try? If so, did you like it??
Comment below!
That looks really good!
ReplyDeleteThanks, it is really yummy! XD
DeleteIt looks really good!!
ReplyDeleteIt is! You should try making it sometime! *winks*
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DeleteThat looks interesting. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's super yummy! :)
DeleteOhhhhh, yum yum yum!! That looks fantastic!!! 😄
ReplyDeleteI should definitely try that out sometime!!
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It tastes fantastic too! ;)
DeleteIt's super easy to make!
YUM!!! That looks worth trying! I like chicken salad a lot. But where do I find Cashew sour cream?
ReplyDeleteIt is really good! We make our own cashew cream by blending soaked raw cashews, a little water, some lemon juice, and a little salt. But we usually just use mayo... it works just as good if not better.
Deleteok. Thanks for sharing.
DeleteOh, I should try this! ;)
ReplyDeleteYes, do! I'd love to hear how you like it! :)
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