Vegan Chickpea Salad Lettuce Wraps
Welcome to the humblebrag of healthy lunches—chickpea salad in lettuce wraps. It’s protein-packed, crunchy, and smugly plant-based with zero regrets. You won’t miss meat, dairy, or the post-lunch slump that makes you question your life choices. Each bite is like a vegan TED Talk, wrapped in romaine instead of ego. It’s picnic-friendly, office-safe, and dramatically easier than pretending you like quinoa. Bonus: you don’t even have to cook. Unless opening a can feels emotionally taxing today. Eat these when you want flavor, fiber, and to feel morally superior in under 15 minutes.
Vegan Chickpea Salad Lettuce Wraps
Creamy, tangy chickpea salad packed into crisp lettuce leaves—basically what your sad sandwich wishes it could be.
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup vegan mayo
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill optional but highly recommended
- 1 head of romaine butter, or iceberg lettuce (8–10 leaves)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few chunks. Don’t overdo it—we’re not making hummus.
- Add vegan mayo, mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy and your arm’s mildly sore.
- Fold in red onion, celery, and dill. Taste. Add more lemon or sass if needed.
- Wash and dry lettuce leaves like the adult you pretend to be.
- Spoon chickpea mixture into each lettuce leaf. Don’t overfill unless you like living dangerously.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate. They’ll hold better than your last situationship.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 185
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Folate: 26%
- Vitamin A: 38%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Iron: 15%
- Magnesium: 12%
Any Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Add a splash of pickle juice if you want tang with attitude.
- Sub avocado for mayo if you’re in a creamy, extra mood.
- Toss in chopped olives for briny goodness and a hint of drama.
- Use collard greens or swiss chard for heartier wraps that don’t fall apart.
- Make a double batch—this stuff disappears like your motivation on a Monday.
