RECIPE # 4344 - CHICKPEA SALAD SPREAD - Thursday, July 22, 2009 - NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather & Sports

CHRISTIENNE MILLER / SASSY VEG PRODUCTIONS

1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans 
1 stalk celery, finely chopped 
1 green onion, finely chopped 
1 T mayonnaise, or to taste 
1 T sweet pickle relish 
1/4 t salt

Mash the garbanzo beans with a fork or coarsely chop in a food processor, leaving some chunks.  Add the celery, onion, mayo and relish. Add salt to taste. Adjust mayonnaise and relish to taste. Serve in a lettuce wrap or as a sandwich spread. You could also serve this on a cucumber round, or favorite cracker, as a delicious cocktail party treat.