Zesty Vegan Chickpea Salad Recipe

Plated zesty vegan chickpea salad recipe, packed with plant-based protein.

This zesty chickpea salad recipe is packed with planted-based protein. It’s a great vegan meal prep option to have at mealtimes or pack on the go. Try it with whole-grain crackers or bread, or in a lettuce wrap.

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Zesty vegan chickpea salad ingredients

Serves 8

  • 2 cans (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4 scallions, green and white parts thinly sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 sweet bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle relish
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Zesty vegan chickpea salad cooking directions

  1. In a large bowl, roughly mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher tool.
  2. Add the scallions, celery, bell pepper, relish and garlic to the mashed chickpeas, and stir until combined.
  3. Make the vinaigrette in a medium bowl by whisking together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mix, and stir until well combined.
  5. Serve on whole-grain crackers or bread, or in a lettuce wrap.

Zesty vegan chickpea salad nutrition facts

See below for the nutrition facts for 1 serving of our sweet and spicy tofu.

Calories: 170
Protein: 5 grams
Total carbohydrates: 19 grams
Dietary fiber: 5 grams
Total fat: 9 grams


Nutrition facts are an estimate and vary based on serving size.

Getting your kids involved in the meal-prep

This vegan chickpea salad recipe is a great way to get your kids or teens involved in the kitchen.

Based on your child's age and skill level, let them help with:

  • Using a fork or potato masher to mash the chickpeas.
  • Chopping the scallions and bell pepper. Use a child-safe knife with younger children.
  • Whisking together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper.
  • Stirring together the vinaigrette and chickpea mixture.

This recipe has been tested at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Kauffman Family Teaching Kitchen, located in the Center for Advanced Pediatrics. The Kauffman Family Teaching Kitchen offers interactive, hands-on cooking and nutrition classes for patients, their families and children in the community.

To learn more, email teachingkitchen@choa.org.

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