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Chickpea Salad With Dill

Healthy chickpea salad made with fresh dill, celery, shallot and lemon zest, plus a recipe for low-calorie, oil-free vegan mayo! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 175 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For Oil-Free Vegan Mayo (see Notes):
  • ½ pound silken tofu
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
For the chickpea salad:
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or one 15 oz. can, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup chopped celery (4 or 5 ribs)
  • ¼ cup chopped shallot
  • ½ cup oil-free tofu mayo or ¼ cup store-bought vegan mayo
  • 1 Tablespoon minced fresh dill
  • lemon zest (from about half a lemon)
  • pinch of sea salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

To make the mayo:
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  1. Place a clean, lint-free towel on a plate or cutting board. Cut the tofu into 3 or 4 pieces and carefully place on the towel. Let sit for 10 minutes or so, while you gather the other ingredients. **The idea is to reduce the amount of moisture in the tofu as much as possible because we're not adding any thickeners, gums or fats.**  
  2. Transfer the tofu to a blender with the dry mustard, lemon juice, vinegar and salt. Blend until smooth. Taste for salt, adding a pinch more if desired. Transfer the mayo to a bowl or glass container, cover, and refrigerate. Use within 3 to 4 days.
To make the chickpea salad:
  1. Place the chickpeas in a bowl and gently mash with a fork. Add the celery, shallot, mayo, dill, and lemon zest, and stir to combine. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

Notes

  • Mayo Option:
  • For a slightly richer oil-free mayo, try this Aquafaba Mayo.
  • Storage:
  • Store leftover chickpea salad in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Store leftover chickpea salad in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Nutrition represents one serving of chickpea salad, not including bread.

Nutrition Information

Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 600mg (25%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 300IU (6%) Vitamin C 8.3mg (9%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175

% Daily Value*

Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 600mg 25%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 300IU 6%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 9%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.