Indian Spiced Chickpea Salad with Raisins

Makes enough for 3 sandwiches 
Nutrition per serving (enough for 1 sandwich): calories: 347, fat: 7g (saturated: 1g), carbohydrates: 56g, protein: 17g, fiber: 10g, sugar: 12g, sodium: 25mg

• 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 

• ¼ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt

• ¼ cup finely chopped celery (you can include the celery leaves) 

• ½ large shallot, finely chopped, about 3 tablespoons

• 1 tablespoon tahini (or extra-virgin olive oil)

• ¼ cup chopped golden raisins 

• 1-2 tablespoon chopped cilantro (or mint) 

• Zest from ½ a lemon, plus 1 tablespoons lemon juice

• ½ teaspoon garam masala

• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 

• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Smash the chickpeas in a bowl with a fork or a potato masher until the chickpeas have broken up into smaller pieces. Stir in the yogurt, celery, shallots, tahini, raisins, cilantro, lemon zest and juice, and spices. Stir well to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

For a different take on a delicious chickpea salad, try our Classic ‘Tuna fish’ Chickpea Salad