1eachscalliongreen and white part, trimmed, minced
1/2 cupcarrotsgrated
2-3tablespoonsmayonaisevegan or your favorite kind
1teaspoonlemon juicefresh
1/2 teaspoonlemon zestfresh
1small handfullbasil leaves, freshminced
1/2teaspoonnatural salt
1/4teaspoonpepperfresh ground
1small headlettucebibb or butter crunch
1eachtomatocut into wedges
Instructions
Add drained chickpeas to a medium bowl. Mash chickpeas with a potato masher or back of a fork until chunky.
Add scallions, carrots, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper to chickpeas and stir to combine. Taste and add any additional seasonings as needed
To serve, arrange lettuce leaves on a plate and pile some chickpea salad on top. Garnish salad with tomato wedges and edible flowers if desired.
Recipe Notes
Substitute or add in additional vegetables to garnish salad; radish, olives, sprouts, avocado and peppers or whatever is in season.