Vegan Chickpea Salad (10 Minute Recipe!) ~ Veggie Inspired (2024)

FAQs

What is a good substitute for chickpeas in a salad? ›

Any white bean will do, including cannellini beans (white kidney beans), lima beans (butter beans), great northern beans, and navy beans. While not typically considered white beans, black-eyed peas also make an excellent substitute for chickpeas.

Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until most of the chickpeas are smashed. Stir in the celery, onion, and pickles. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, red wine vinegar, dill, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Lentils (green, yellow, brown or red)

Lentils have similar health benefits to chickpeas, including high levels of protein and fiber. They also have a similar earthy taste. Lentils work best as a chickpea replacement in stews and curries. However, they do not work well for baking and do not blend up well into dips.

The best chickpea alternative, in our opinion, is the haricot bean, which creates a dip with a very similar texture and flavour to traditional hummus, so that is the bean that we are using in this recipe.

Since lentils have more fiber, lentils win this round. Lentils contain more protein than Chickpeas. Both chickpeas and lentils are great sources of vegetable protein. However, since lentils have more of this healthy nutrient, lentils win this round.

"Chickpeas are wonderful to add directly to your dish—like salad, pasta, or soup—for extra protein and fiber," Cannon told us. If you're craving a satisfying crunch, she recommends roasting them with avocado oil and plain ol' sea salt.

Chickpeas can be gassy, but somewhat less so than other legumes. Up to 1/4 cup of chickpeas daily is allowed on a low FODMAP diet for digestive issues. Gradually add chickpeas and other legumes to your diet to allow your body to adjust. Over time, you will better tolerate them.

No, chickpeas aren't considered inflammatory. Most healthcare providers consider chickpeas to be an anti-inflammatory food. This means they can help fight harmful inflammation in your body. They're also high in fiber and a good source of protein.

Naturally low in saturated fat, loaded with nutrients

While naturally low in saturated fat, chickpeas are nutrient-dense. They provide nearly 20 grams of protein in a ½-cup serving and 5 grams of dietary fiber. Chickpeas also are a source of folate, iron, vitamin C and phosphorus.

I've been known to smash them up with a bit of garlic, lemon juice, some spices, and a big lug of good extra virgin olive oil. Just pass the pita to sop up all the goodness. Canned chickpeas are convenient, and I do use them regularly.

What bean is closest to chickpeas? ›

Cannellini Beans

Also known as white kidney beans, they're one of the best alternatives to chickpeas. You'll find that cannellini beans have the same mild nutty taste and creamy texture. And with a similar visual appearance, it may even seem like these beans are identical!

The honest answer—there's no difference between chickpeas and garbanzo beans. They're just two (of many) different names for the same type of pulse. (Pulses are basically seeds of legume plants.)

Cannellini beans are high in fibre and contain vitamin C as well as magnesium, a mineral that helps our muscles to function properly. Chickpeas are a good source of fibre and contain more than 10 different micronutrients, including copper, which keeps our skin and hair healthy.

Due to their creamy white color, navy beans are sometimes confused with other white beans such as great northern beans, cannellini beans, or white kidney beans. Although their taste is similar, navy beans are smaller and rounder than these other varieties.

But they're different in taste and texture. Cannellini beans are creamier and softer, while chickpeas are denser and slightly grainy. Also, cannellini beans have a mild taste, while chickpeas have a stronger, nuttier flavour.

One cup of chickpeas has 45 grams of carbs.

Many people on the keto diet use alternatives to canned garbanzo beans like lupini beans or cauliflower in order to make low carb versions of dishes like hummus or Jennifer Aniston's famous salad.

While chickpea and garbanzo bean are the most commonly used names for this popular pulse, there are plenty of other names out there. You might hear them called ceci beans, chichi beans, gram, chana, or Egyptian pea.

Yes. Chickpeas and garbanzo beans can be used interchangeably. The names “chickpea” and “garbanzo bean” are simply different terms used to refer to the same legume (whose scientific name is Cicer arietinum). “Chickpea” is the most commonly used term in the United States and Canada.

Cannellini Beans versus Chickpeas

Cannellini beans and chickpeas both offer a lot of fibre and protein. But they're different in taste and texture. Cannellini beans are creamier and softer, while chickpeas are denser and slightly grainy.