Garbanzo and Dill Salad for Lunch
11/10/09 Filed in: Salads
A while back I discovered Mock Tuna Salad, and I fell in love.( I am steering away from tuna due to issues of heavy metals found in large fish.) I use to make real tuna salad 2 or 3 times a week. I had a few tried and true versions of tuna salad, but I had a tendency to experiment with whatever was in the fridge. Oh who are we kidding, I always experiement with whatever is in the fridge. This is probably my husband's biggest frustration, as he likes me to repeat stuff he enjoyed. The problem is not, that I do not try to do just that. However, I don't always remember what went into the last version. (Lucky for my husband, this blog, is helping me record all the "good" versions of old favorites!)
So back to the garnazo salad....... After I made the mock tuna by Happy Herbivore a few times to rave reviews, it was up for interpretation! I couldn't believe how close to tuna fish her mock tuna tasted. I figured that the garbanzos would be a good base for a few of my other favorites like curry chicken salad (will post later) and chicken dill salad.
Start with a can of garbanzo beans that have been drained and rinsed. Using a potato masher or a fork, mash up the beans until they are broken but not completely mashed. Your goal is to release enough of the starchy middles to hold the salad together but still be able to recognize what you are eating. You can hand chop your carrot and celery or whip them in a food processor. If you have vegetable adverse eaters I reccommend whirling them in the food processor so they will blend into the mix. This is how I started to sneak spinach into a many foods for my husband. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix.
Ingredient List:
1 15oz can of garbanzo beans
1 or 2 stalks celery chopped
1 medium sized carrot chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons mayonaise
Serve however you normally eat salad; in a wrap, on a bed of greens, on some toasty bread, or as in the picture above, with a half avocado from your tree! Enjoy!
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