Easy Tofu Chickpea Salad
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Craving a delicious yet nutritious vegan lunch? Look no further than a tasty Tofu Chickpea Salad! This vegan, high-protein meal is packed with flavor, will keep you full, and takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. We like!
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Why We Love This Easy Tofu Chickpea Salad
- This vegan chickpea salad is a versatile recipe that we like to make when we need something quick, without spending too much energy and time in the kitchen!
- With simple and healthy ingredients, this scrumptious dish is sure to become a staple in your weekly meal routine!It tastes great on sandwiches, wraps, or just as a dip with crackers or pita bread.
Ingredients You Need
Easy Tofu Chickpea Salad Recipe
- olive oil
- extra firm tofu with most liquid squeezed, patted dry, then cubed.
- chickpeas 15 oz (drained – save the juice, it’s good to use in many recipes!)
- diced pepper
- diced onion
- nutritional yeast
- turmeric
- cumin
- garlic powder
- paprika
- chives (we used dried chives)
- vegan mayo
- sea salt & pepper to taste
How to Make Easy Tofu Chickpea Salad
- Squeeze your tofu block gently over the sink to remove some excess moisture. Pat it try with paper towel, and then cut it into smallish cubes.
- In a pan heat 1 tsp olive oil on medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, and tofu. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add all ingredients to a food processor. Pulse a few times until the texture is how you want it. We like to have it a little bit chunky.
- Scrape tofu chickpea salad mixture out of food processor into a large bowl. Mix it well, and taste it to see if you’d like to add any extra salt & pepper.
Storing Vegan Chickpea Tofu Salad
Store salad in the fridge sealed in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
This tasty and healthy vegan Chickpea Salad recipe will have your body and taste buds thanking you! Whether you’re looking for a light lunch or dinner option, or a simple side dish to serve at a gathering, vegan chickpea salad is sure to please.
Above all else, it’s a healthy, creative way to enjoy tofu and chickpeas in one delicious dish!
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Vegan Chickpea Salad with Tofu
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 8 oz. extra firm tofu with most liquid squeezed, patted dry, then cubed.
- 1 can chickpeas 15 oz (drained - save the juice, it's good to use in many recipes!)
- 1/2 green pepper diced
- 2 tbsp onion diced (we used red onion)
- 2 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chives (we used dried chives)
- 1/2 cup vegan mayo
- sea salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Squeeze your tofu block gently over the sink to remove some excess moisture. Pat it try with paper towel, and then cut it into smallish cubes.
- In a pan heat 1 tsp olive oil on medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, and tofu. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add all ingredients to a food processor. Pulse a few times until the texture is how you want it. We like to have it a little bit chunky.
- Scrape tofu chickpea salad mixture out of food processor into a large bowl. Mix it well, and taste it to see if you'd like to add any extra salt & pepper.
Notes
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