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    Chickpea Salad Pinwheels

    August 14, 2019 By Rene 13 Comments

    These Chickpea Salad Pinwheels are perfect for parties, lunches or just a good old snack. A healthy vegan meal that is super easy to make.

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    These Chickpea Salad Pinwheels are perfect for parties, lunches or just a good old snack. A healthy vegan meal that is super easy to make | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegan #pinwheelappetizer

    It is officially back to school season BUT it is also the end of Summer. And what do those two things have in common? The need for easy finger foods that can be party snacks AND make ahead lunches.

    These Chickpea Salad Pinwheels are the perfect answer to both.

    These Chickpea Salad Pinwheels are perfect for parties, lunches or just a good old snack. A healthy vegan meal that is super easy to make | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegan #pinwheelappetizer

    We all know I love me some chickpea salad - from my Green Goddess Sandwiches to my Chickpea Salad Wraps, it is clear that I am in love with this stuff.

    If you've never dabbled in chickpea salad, just imagine all of the flavors of traditional chicken salad, but swap the chicken for chickpeas.

    TSV TIP: Don't have chickpeas on hand? You can also use white beans. Has a similar texture and gives this recipe a great flavor.
    These Chickpea Salad Pinwheels are perfect for parties, lunches or just a good old snack. A healthy vegan meal that is super easy to make | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegan #pinwheelappetizer

    What I love about the Chickpea Salad Pinwheels is that you can make the filling ahead of time and plop it into the fridge until you are ready to assemble.

    You can also change up the flavors depending on your tastebuds and who you are serving. I personally love an extra splash of hot sauce. And when I say "splash" I mean "BRING ON THE HOT SAUCE". But you can play around with this recipe until it has the perfect flavor/consistency you are looking for.

    These Chickpea Salad Pinwheels are perfect for parties, lunches or just a good old snack. A healthy vegan meal that is super easy to make | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegan #pinwheelappetizer

    How to make Chickpea Salad Pinwheels

    Want it more creamy? Add is some additional mayo. Like that tart zing? More mustard is your answer.

    Once your filling is done, it is time to assemble. Spread an even layer across a large tortilla. Top half of the filling with spinach - you don't want the spinach to go all the way across, because then your tortilla won't stick to itself at the end.

    Roll it nice and tight, then slice away. Place those pinwheels in the fridge until ready to eat. I wouldn't make them more than 12 hours ahead of time since the tortillas can start to get soggy.

    These Chickpea Salad Pinwheels are perfect for a party or a packed lunch.

    These Chickpea Salad Pinwheels are perfect for parties, lunches or just a good old snack. A healthy vegan meal that is super easy to make | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegan #pinwheelappetizer

    Need more recipe inspo? Check these out:

    • Simple Vegan Taco Pinwheels
    • Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Salad Pinwheels
    • Spicy Vegan Garlic Pasta with Roasted Chickpeas
    These Chickpea Salad Pinwheels are perfect for parties, lunches or just a good old snack. A healthy vegan meal that is super easy to make | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegan #pinwheelappetizer
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    5 from 7 votes

    Chickpea Salad Pinwheels

    These Chickpea Salad Pinwheels are perfect for parties, lunches or just a good old snack. A healthy vegan meal that is super easy to make.
    Course Appetizer, lunch, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Keyword chickpeas
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Resting Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 16 pinwheels
    Calories 111kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas drained and rinsed*
    • 1 large avocado or 2 small avocados
    • 1 jalapeño chopped
    • ½ red onion chopped
    • ¼ cup mustard
    • ¼ cup vegan mayo
    • pepper to taste
    • garlic salt to taste
    • hot sauce to taste
    • 2 large tortillas or wraps
    • 2 handfuls baby spinach

    Instructions

    • Add the chickpeas to a bowl and mash with a fork. Add avocado and mash until the avocado is combined.
    • Add in the jalapeño, red onion, mustard, vegan mayo, pepper, garlic salt and hot sauce. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.**
    • To assemble, spread an even layer of filling to the outer edges of each tortilla. Top half of the filling with spinach.***
    • Starting at the end with spinach, tightly roll the tortillas up until you reach the other end. Use a sharp knife, and cut each wrap into 8 pieces.
    • Serve right away or place in an air tight container in the fridge until ready to serve.

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    Notes

    *If the texture of the chickpea skins bother you, you can peel them by hand. This can be a little time consuming. I did not peel the skins of mine and they turned out just fine.
    **The filling can be made up to 6 hours ahead of time. If you are worried about your avocado browning, you can wait to add it until right before assembling.
    ***You don't want to add spinach to both sides of the tortilla because once you roll it up, the other end won't stick if the filling is covered with spinach - see pictures above for reference. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Iron: 1mg

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    These Chickpea Salad Pinwheels are perfect for parties, lunches or just a good old snack. A healthy vegan meal that is super easy to make | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegan #pinwheelappetizer
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    Comments

    1. Trudy

      March 25, 2021 at 6:31 am

      5 stars
      I am new to WFPBand Just made this...YUM! I used jarred sweet and hot peppers which were perfect rather than jalapeños. I am planning on using a wrap and then also trying with a Seedtastic bread and lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Thanks for a delicious recipe.

      Reply
      • Rene

        April 13, 2021 at 8:31 am

        Yum! Those both sound like great ideas!

        Reply
      • lydia

        July 26, 2021 at 11:13 am

        what is a kcal?

        Reply
        • Rene

          August 04, 2021 at 2:16 pm

          Hi Lydia - it just refers to the amount of calories. A kcal and a calorie are one in the same.

          Reply
    2. Jose

      March 15, 2021 at 5:08 am

      5 stars
      Made this as a sandwich filling and was thrilled. Absolutely delicious! and great to have in the fridge for a quick lunch or light dinner. Spot on in saying this is a chicken salad substitute.

      Must say i am enjoying your blog and its recipes. Made a couple this past week and they are so rich in flavor. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Rene

        March 16, 2021 at 8:13 am

        Thank you so much! So glad you are getting lots of inspo!

        Reply
    3. Sarah V

      March 13, 2021 at 7:26 am

      5 stars
      Delicious. I only used half jalapeño because I've never used it before and think next time it deserves the whole jalapeño! I also Couldn't get the spread to be even in the pinwheel though and had too much spinach in each :/
      Thanks for the recipe 🙂 would love the calories content on your website with nutritional breakdown. Love your food.

      Reply
    4. Autumn

      July 20, 2020 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      These are fantastic! I actually didn't have avocado in the fridge, so I used leftover baba ganoush and it worked surprisingly well with the other flavors.

      Reply
      • Rene

        July 21, 2020 at 9:53 am

        Ummmmm...yum! That sounds so amazing! I feel like I need to try that combo now.

        Reply
    5. Izzy

      December 08, 2019 at 6:27 am

      5 stars
      These were yummy and super easy for a grab and go lunch. I enjoyed with a side of melon. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Rene

        December 12, 2019 at 9:51 am

        Yay - so glad you liked these! I love taking chickpea salad for lunch. It is so easy to make ahead of time 🙂

        Reply
    6. Shantell Padilla

      August 20, 2019 at 11:26 pm

      I am going to make these pinwheels for my family. What side dishes compliment this meal?

      Reply
      • Rene

        August 29, 2019 at 10:29 am

        I feel like a side of roasted veggies would be super yummy.

        Reply

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