Curried Chickpea Salad

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INGREDIENTS

Mashed Chickpea Ingredients:

• 1 540 mL can Chickpeas
• 1 tbsp. OLiV White Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tbsp. OLiV Curry Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
• 1/4 cup Mayo (can substitute for vegan mayo, greek yogurt or tahini)
• 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
• 1 tbsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tbsp. Ground Turmeric
• 1/2 Lemon, juiced
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Chickpea Salad Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Green Onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup Grapes, chopped (can substitute for dried cranberries or raisins)
• 1/4 cup Celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Broccoli, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Carrots, grated

Pita Ingredients:

• Pita pockets
• Optional: Spinach or Lettuce

DIRECTIONS

• Combine all mashed chickpea ingredients and mash chickpeas to your liking using a fork or a pestle.
• Add remaining chickpea salad ingredients and toss until well combined.
• Cut an opening in a pita pocket and add fresh spinach or lettuce. 
• Top with chickpea salad filling. Enjoy!