Mix-A-Sandwich: Chickpea Salad

This week's song got me thinking about how uninspiring a Quarter Pounder actually is. Greasy, questionable beef on an over-processed, preservative-laden, stale roll. Yum.
So I'm posting a recipe for an awesome vegan alternative: Chickpea salad sandwich filler. It's a simple and cheap meal that even the barest pantries could probably conjure. I recommend pairing it with some lettuce on a good crusty roll or hearty multi-grain with a few extra cilantro stems. Be creative. [[jessica]]

Chickpea Salad
1 15 oz can chickpeas
1/4 onion minced
2 celery stalks minced
2 Tb minced pickles
1/2 tsp basil
1 Tb minced cilantro
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp celery seed
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp olive oil
5 Tb vegan mayo
Salt and pepper to taste

- Drain chickpeas into a large bowl and mash into a rough consistency.
- Add the onions, celery, pickles, and seasoning and toss with chickpea mash.
- Mix in the vegan mayo, salt and pepper; adjust the amounts to your liking.
- Refrigerate for a few hours to chill and to allow flavors to marry.