What gives this chickpea salad its unique texture and flavor?

The combination of hearts of palm, coarsely chopped pecans, and a quick pulse in the food processor creates a distinctive, satisfying texture and a rich, savory-sweet flavor profile.

Can I make this chickpea salad without a food processor?

While the recipe suggests a food processor for a coarse texture, you can finely chop the chickpeas and hearts of palm by hand, then mix all ingredients thoroughly in a bowl.

What makes this chickpea salad grain-free?

This recipe is naturally grain-free as it uses chickpeas as the base instead of bread, and all other ingredients like hearts of palm, nuts, and vegetables are also grain-free.

How should I store leftover Chickpea Salad with Hearts of Palm?

Transfer the salad to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for 3-4 days.

What are some good ways to serve this chickpea salad?

This versatile salad is delicious served in lettuce cups, on gluten-free crackers, as a sandwich filling on grain-free bread, or simply enjoyed straight from the bowl.

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Chickpea Salad With Hearts of Palm
[Vegan, Grain-Free]

Name: Chickpea Salad With Hearts of Palm [Vegan, Grain-Free]
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 cup hearts of palm; 1 celery stalk, finely chopped; 1/4 red onion, finely chopped (optional); 1/3 cup parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoon capers; 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; Half lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed

MS By: Maya Sozer

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A vibrant vegan chickpea salad with hearts of palm, pecans, and cranberries, served in a bowl with a spoon, garnished with fresh parsley.

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Ingredients You Need for Chickpea Salad With Hearts of Palm [Vegan, Grain-Free]

1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup hearts of palm
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1/4 red onion, finely chopped (optional)
1/3 cup parsley, chopped
2 tablespoon capers
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Half lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed

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How to Prepare Chickpea Salad With Hearts of Palm [Vegan, Grain-Free]

Put all ingredients in a food processor and pulse a few times until combined with a coarse texture.
Transfer to container cover and keep in the fridge.