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CHICKPEA NOT SO TUNA SALAD

By Dawn Hilton Williams, The Vegucator Serves up to 8 INGREDIENTS 3–15 oz cans of chickpeas (garbanzos), rinsed and drained 3/4 cup celery, finely diced 1⁄2 cup red onions, finely diced 2 TBSP fresh dill, rough chopped 3/4 cup vegan mayonnaise 2 TBSP stone ground or Dijon mustard 2 TBSP relish (optional) DRY INGREDIENTS Zest of 1 medium lemon 2 TBSP dulse granules (or 1 TBSP nori flakes, ground) 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1⁄2 tsp black pepper 1⁄2 tsp kosher salt (optional) METHOD ADD garbanzo/chickpeas to food processor and quick pulse in 4-5 second intervals for two rounds to break them up (not mushy), remove from processor, add to large mixing bowl and repeat until finished all the beans.…
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