Add chickpeas to a large mixing bowl and mash them up using a fork. This will take significant time. As a time-saver, use an immersion blender or pulse blend the chickpeas in a food processor or blender until they are ROUGHLY chopped, NOT smooth like hummus.
Add in the rest of the ingredients and fold everything together until chunky, yet smooth and well mixed.
Enjoy this with crackers, a side to a salad or as a Buffalo Melt!
Toast a slice of sourdough. Add a serving of chickpea salad. Add a slice of vegan cheese on top. Place in the oven to melt the cheese for 3 – 5 minutes, then enjoy!