- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, such as just mayo
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 large pita bread
- 1/4 avocado
- 1 handful of butter lettuce
- other optional fillings: cheese slices, cold cuts, sprouts
- Mix the chickpeas and mayonnaise in a large bowl.
- Lightly mash with a fork or potato masher.
- Fold in the celery and onion. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the pita in half. Use a spoon or butter knife to fill the pita pocket with salad, spreads, or tuck in slices of avocado, cheese or cold cuts along with a lettuce leaf.