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16 Amazing Chickpea Salads (gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free options included)

Chickpea salads are such a versatile dish. Whether you’re craving a salad with spiced chickpeas, or mashed chickpea salad sandwich or a dinner salad starring whole chickpeas and amazing dressings, I’ve got lots of satisfying options for you to try.

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Table of Contents

  • Whole Chickpea Salads
  • Mashed Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Chickpeas are such a versatile, plant-based protein! You can use them to make soups, stews, curries, etc. And you can smash them into salads or use whole chickpeas in your green salads. Today, we’re talking about chickpea salads – smashed and otherwise. They make a great, quick summer lunch, so let’s celebrate them!

A simple chickpea salad sandwich can be seasoned like vegan chicken salad, of course, but you can also use so many fun additions to mix up the flavor profile!

And when it comes to whole chickpea salads, the sky’s the limit! You can mix up additions and salad dressing flavors to create so many delicious combinations. I have tons of flavor-packed options for you to try. Also check out my summer salads with other proteins and veggies!

Whole Chickpea Salads

Vegan Chickpea Dill Salad

5 from 12 votes
This beautiful Chickpea Dill Salad takes just minutes to put together! It is refreshing and delicious with Greek flavors from the dill dressing. Crumbled up tofu soaks up the dressing to sub as vegan feta! Make ahead and serve as is or in pita bread. Glutenfree Nutfree

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Chickpea Mango Zucchini Koshimbir Salad with Curry Leaves

5 from 6 votes
Fresh, flavorful Indian koshimbir inspired salad with crunchy zucchini, sweet mango, crisp peanuts and hearty chickpeas, is flavored Curry leaf scented spiced oil – tadka. It works as a side dish or as a meal on its own with pita or chips for dipping. It’s a satisfying vegan summer salad that’s naturally gluten-free and soy-free!

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Crunchy Salad with firecracker Chickpeas and Peanut sauce

5 from 12 votes
Crunchy Salad with firecracker Chickpeas. Easy chickpeas tossed in firecracker sauce served over salad and Peanut sauce dressing. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe Free of Dairy, egg, soy, gluten, grain, yeast.

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Creamy Mushroom Puffs

Mushroom puffs in crisp puff pastry with a rich, creamy, cheesy filling are a perfect handheld appetizer for a holiday party, dinner party, or cocktail party! Mushrooms caramelized and folded in a cream sauce, filled in pastry and baked! Options for Soyfree nutfree glutenfree

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These are incredibly easy, crispy mushrooms puffs stuffed with this creamy, cheesy mushroom filling. They are perfect appetizers for any party, whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas, Diwali, or any other party where you need some delicious finger food. 

I took my mushroom sauce that has caramelized mushroom folded in creamy herbed delicious sauce. I thickened that sauce up with a bit more cashews and tofu then put that thickened mixture in rolled out puff pastry sheet and baked it. These creamy mushroom pouches are creamy, crispy, and packed with umami. They’re just ridiculously delicious!

These are amazing when served immediately, while the creamy sauce is still bubbly and the puff pastry is the most crisp, so it’s best to make these just before serving. You can make these ahead and freeze, if needed.

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Why You’ll Love Creamy Mushroom Puffs

  • 1-pan creamy mushroom filling is creamy and delicious!
  • stuffed into crisp puff pastry
  • easy to make ahead and freeze
  • easy to make gluten-free, soy-free, or nut-free
mushroom puffs on a baking sheet

More Puff Pastry Appetizers

  • Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels
  • Indian-Spiced Spinach Puffs
  • Chilli Garlic Tofu Puffs
  • Samosa Pie
  • Kachori Pinwheels

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