Southwest Smashed Chickpea Salad

4.75 from 8 votes

Southwest Smashed Chickpea Salad

This Southwest Smashed Chickpea Salad is a plant-based, high-fiber lunch made with chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a bold southwest flavors for an easy meal prep option.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Main Course, Salad

Keyword: 30 minute meals

Servings:

Ingredients

1 can (400g) chickpeas rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon greek yogurt or mayonaise
½ of one lime just the juice
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup tomato diced
¼ cup red onion diced
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
½ cup corn kernels frozen or canned both work
1 medium bell pepper any colour

Instructions

In a large bowl, add chickpeas and mash using a fork or a potato masher until chunky and mostly mashed.
Add yogurt, lime juice, cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix until fully combined.
Stir in the tomatoes, corn, onion, parsley and bell pepper. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired.
Enjoy!

Notes

This salad will stay good stored in a covered container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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