Happy "Tuna" Salad

Ingredients

 * 1 cup dried chickpeas, washed and soaked overnight
 * 1 cup finely chopped celery
 * 1 tbsp chopped sweet pickles
 * 2 tbsp sweet pickle "juice" (brine)
 * ¾ cup vegan mayonnaise
 * ½ tsp paprika
 * sea salt and pepper to taste
 * 1 tbsp prepared mustard

Directions

 * 1) Boil chickpeas until soft, then boil off all excess water, until they are very tender (but not mushy).
 * 2) Mash the chickpeas, add a little extra water if needed (but no more than 2 tbsp).
 * 3) Stir in all remaining ingredients.
 * 4) Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
 * 5) Serve on a bed of lettuce, or in a sandwich, or on crackers, or any other way you can think of.
 * 6) Will keep 3-4 days refrigerated.