Mashed Chickpea Salad
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Mashed Chickpea Salad
Melissa Ben-Ishay
Savory Recipes
This simple lunch can be made in less than five minutes. It’s a light alternative totuna oregg salad, and is delicious on toast or even in an avocado for a quick snack. By lightly mashing the chickpeas, it helps create a creamier base without a lot of added ingredients, so all the extras add a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
- 1 teaspoon caper brine from the jar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3-4 slices sourdough bread
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add them to a large bowl.
- Slightly mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir until fully combined.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the bread.
- Toast on each side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Top with the chickpea salad.
