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Smashed Garbanzo Bean Salad

Garbanzo beans and crunchy vegetables make a delicious sandwich filling or chunky dip.
Bread topped with Smashed Garbanzo Bean Salad
Prep time: 20 minutes
Makes: 3 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 
⅓ cup mayonnaise (see Note)
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce 
1 Tablespoon mustard (any type)
½ cup chopped red onion
1 medium stalk celery, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or dill
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 Tablespoon pickle relish or chopped pickle (any type)
¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse or scrub fresh produce under running water before preparing.
  3. Pour beans into a container with a flat bottom and shallow edges such as a baking dish. Mash the beans with a fork or potato masher to the texture you like.
  4. Stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve in a sandwich or wrap, with whole grain crackers, or on top of a green salad.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • No mayonnaise? Try plain yogurt, mashed avocado or tahini instead.
  • Add spicy flavor with some fresh or dried hot pepper or hot pepper sauce.
  • You can cook your own beans. One cup dry makes about 3 cups cooked.

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