A Healthy Summer Recipe

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!***

Chickpea "Chicken" Salad

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!