Homestyle Vegan “Chickun” Salad

This 9-ingredient Homestyle “Chick-un” Salad uses plenty of nutritious ingredients, packing it with plant based protein and fiber. Use it for sandwiches, wraps or even on its own for a satisfying and filling meal. Not to mention, it’s perfect for meal prep and only takes 10 minutes to throw together!

Now that it’s the summer time, I have been craving salads. I remember ordering Chicken Salad Sandwiches from Tim Hortons in the summer as a kid and had a sudden craving for one. Since I don’t eat meat, I replaced the chicken with chickpeas which still gives the salad a bite. Plus, it’s high in protein and fiber so it’s actually satisfying! I like to fill my wraps and sandwiches up with this salad, but it’s also great over a bed of lettuce and spinach.

This Chick-un salad has so many textures which I love. The chickpeas have a nice tender bite, the almonds give it a crunch, and the grapes and celery give it a refreshing burst of additional flavours of sweet and salty. And then on top of that, you have the delciious creamy dill dressing!

I hope you give this Vegan Chickun Salad a go & love them as much as I do because it’s:

• healthy & nutritious
• refreshing
• coated with a delicious flavourful dressing
• high in protein
• vegan & gluten free
• super fast and easy to make
• made in 1 bowl
• reminiscent of the real thing
• & so yummy

If you make this refreshing homestyle vegan chick-un salad, please share it and let me know what you think by tagging me on Instagram @lisakitahara, I love seeing all of your tasty recreations!

Ingredients

• 2 c cooked chickpeas
• 1 stock of celery
• handful of grapes
• handful of almonds
• 3-4 tbsp of mayo
• 2 tsp dijon
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried-to taste)
• juice of 1/4 of lemon
• sald and pepper to taste

Method

1. Mash chickpeas with a fork
2. Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix until everything is coated

Notes

• Total time: 10 minutes
• Makes 2-4 servings
• Refrigerate for 2-3 days