Smashed Chickpea Chicken Salad

Smashed Chickpea Chicken Salad is packed with protein and fiber and is so incredibly delicious. In this recipe, chickpeas are smashed before being combined with chopped cooked chicken, red onion and celery and tossed in a simple and creamy dill dressing. Great for a quick and easy lunch and perfect for prepping in advance!

Course Mains & Entrees

Cuisine American

Keyword beans, chicken, chickpeas, easy recipe, healthy recipe, high fiber, high protein, lunch

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 310

Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

cavender's all-purpose greek seasoning (2pk)

Ingredients

15 ounce canned chickpeas
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup plain greek yogurt I like Oikos Pro with 25g protein
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon Cavender's all-purpose greek seasoning
freshly ground black pepper to taste
3/4 pound cooked chicken leftover roasted or rotisserie
1/2 cup celery finely diced
1/3 cup red onion finely diced

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Open and drain the can of chickpeas into a colander and rinse with cool water. Drain before transferring to a kitchen towel and gently patting dry. Set off to the side.
In a bowl or liquid measuring cup, measure and add in the mayonnaise, plain greek yogurt, dijon mustard, dill, greek seasoning and some freshly ground black pepper. Using a spatula, stir well until thoroughly combined. Set off to the side.
In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas. Using a potato masher, smash the chickpeas until crumbly. To that, add the chicken, celery, red onion and all of the dressing. Toss well to combine.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Note: I personally prefer a not overly wet chicken salad. However if you want or need to add more, simply add equal parts yogurt and mayo until it reaches a consistency you prefer.

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