Chickpea Salad Wraps (Printable version)

Creamy chickpeas combined with crunchy veggies in a wholesome wrap for quick, nutritious meals.

# What you need:

→ Chickpea Salad

01 - 1 can (15 oz) cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise or unsweetened plant-based yogurt
03 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Vegetables

08 - 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
09 - 1/2 cup grated carrot
10 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
11 - 1/4 cup chopped celery
12 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

→ Assembly

13 - 4 large whole wheat or spinach tortillas
14 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed salad greens

# Steps to follow:

01 - In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas using a fork or potato masher until mostly broken down but retaining some texture.
02 - Add vegan mayonnaise or plant-based yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the mashed chickpeas; stir until well combined.
03 - Fold in the diced bell pepper, grated carrot, chopped onion, celery, and fresh parsley or cilantro; mix thoroughly and adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Lay each tortilla flat and place a layer of baby spinach or mixed greens in the center.
05 - Spoon a generous portion of the chickpea salad over the greens, spreading evenly across the tortilla.
06 - Fold the sides of each tortilla inward and roll tightly to enclose the filling; slice in half if preferred.
07 - Serve immediately or tightly wrap each and refrigerate for up to three days for meal preparation.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • High in plant-based protein
  • Quick and easy for busy days
02 -
  • You can swap tortillas for large lettuce leaves to make these wraps gluten-free.
  • This recipe is vegan, nut-free, and great for meal prep up to 3 days.
03 -
  • Mash the chickpeas slightly chunky for best texture.
  • Chill the salad 15 minutes before assembly for maximum flavor.
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