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Creamy Vegan Chickpea Salad with Hearts of Palm

This vegan chickpea salad recipe is creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor—perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a protein-rich side dish. With chickpeas, hearts of palm, crunchy celery, and a touch of Dijon, this plant-based salad is quick to make and tastes like a classic deli-style spread, but 100% vegan!

Why You’ll Love This Vegan Chickpea Salad

  • 🌱 100% plant-based and dairy-free

  • 🥗 High in protein and fiber from chickpeas

  • ⏱ Quick to make (ready in 15 minutes!)

  • 🍋 Creamy, tangy, and satisfying

  • 🍔 Great for sandwiches, wraps, or meal prep

This easy chickpea salad is a healthy vegan alternative to tuna or chicken salad—without any processed ingredients.

Ingredients for Vegan Chickpea Salad

  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1 (15-ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and rinsed

  • ½ cup vegan mayo

  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 celery stalk, chopped

  • 2 Tablespoons red onion, diced

  • 2 Tablespoons sweet pickles, diced

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt

  • Pepper to taste

How to Make Creamy Chickpea Salad (Step-by-Step)

  1. Prepare Ingredients – Slice hearts of palm into ½-inch pieces and add to a mixing bowl with chickpeas.

  2. Mash Together – Add vegan mayo, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Use a fork or potato masher to mash chickpeas and hearts of palm until combined but still slightly chunky.

  3. Mix In Flavor – Add celery, red onion, pickles, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

  4. Serve & Enjoy – Scoop onto sandwiches, wraps, or enjoy as a dip with crackers and veggies.

Storage Tips

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Stir before serving as the flavors deepen over time.

Delicious Ways to Serve Chickpea Salad

  • Pile onto toasted sandwich bread or bagels

  • Roll up in a wrap or tortilla with fresh greens

  • Scoop onto a baked potato or grain bowl

  • Serve as a dip with crackers, pita, or veggies

This vegan chickpea salad with hearts of palm is versatile, protein-packed, and perfect for meal prep!

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