Description
These Chickpea Salad Wraps with Lemon Dressing offer a refreshing, protein-packed, and vegan-friendly meal perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Combining creamy tahini, fresh vegetables, and zesty lemon, this no-cook recipe is easy to prepare and adaptable to various diets including gluten-free when using appropriate wraps or lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons tahini or vegan mayo
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving
- 4 large lettuce leaves or whole wheat wraps
Instructions
- Mash Chickpeas: In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas using a fork or potato masher, leaving some chunks intact for added texture to the salad.
- Prepare Vegetables: Add the finely diced red onion, chopped celery, diced cucumber, shredded carrots, and chopped parsley to the mashed chickpeas. Mix gently to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini or vegan mayo, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture. Stir thoroughly until every ingredient is well coated with the lemony dressing.
- Assemble Wraps: Scoop the prepared chickpea salad into large lettuce leaves or spread it evenly on whole wheat tortillas. Wrap or fold as desired to form the wraps.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the wraps immediately for a fresh taste or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.
Notes
- Add diced avocado or bell pepper for extra creaminess and crunch.
- This chickpea salad also doubles as a delicious dip or sandwich filling.
- Use gluten-free wraps if needed to keep the recipe gluten-free.
