This Buffalo Chickpea Salad brings the heat and the flavor! It features protein-packed chickpeas tossed in tangy buffalo sauce, paired with crunchy veggies, crisp lettuce, and a creamy (dairy-free) dressing. It’s spicy, satisfying, and 100% vegan — perfect as a lunch bowl, sandwich filling, or game-day snack. Ready in 15 minutes, no cooking required, and ideal for meal prep.
Yields: Approximately 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
🔥 Why You’ll Love This
✔ 10-minute meal with pantry staples
✔ Meal-prep friendly – stores for 4 days
✔ 3 ways to serve (sandwich, wrap, or salad)
✔ 100% plant-based but meat-eater approved
Ingredients:
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup Buffalo hot sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (for a cheesy flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
- For serving: Lettuce wraps, crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks
Equipment:
- Large bowl
- Fork or potato masher
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
Instructions:
Step 1: Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
Step 2: In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher. Leave some texture; don’t mash them completely smooth.
Step 3: Add the Buffalo hot sauce, vegan mayonnaise, chopped celery, and chopped red onion to the bowl with the mashed chickpeas.
Step 4: Stir in the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. You may want to add more Buffalo sauce for extra heat, more mayonnaise for creaminess, or more salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6 (Optional): Stir in chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish and a touch of freshness.
Step 7: Serve your Buffalo Chickpea Salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later. Enjoy in lettuce wraps, on crackers, in sandwiches, or with vegetable sticks like carrots and celery for dipping.
📊 Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories 240
- Protein 10g
- Fiber 8g
- Sugar 6g
💡 Pro Tips
- No-cook option: Skip crisping step (still delicious!)
- Extra protein: Add ½ cup crumbled tofu
- Kid-friendly: Use sweet chili sauce instead of buffalo
- Make ahead: Undressed salad keeps 4 days
Enjoy your delicious homemade Buffalo Chickpea Salad!
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