If using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them well. Set them aside.
In a large bowl, combine the avocado, mustard, lemon juice, and salt. Use a fork to mash it together, until creamy.
Add in the chickpeas, red onion, pickles (if using), and celery, then stir well to combine. Stir in the fresh dill, if using, and adjust any seasoning to taste.
Serve the chickpea salad right away as a sandwich filling. I like to serve it on whole grain bread with sliced tomatoes, red onion, and sprouts, but you can use any toppings you have on hand. It tastes remarkably like an egg salad sandwich.
Leftover chickpea salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. It will brown slightly over time, because of the avocado, but it still tastes good!
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Notes
Feel free to stir in any other chopped veggies you like in a salad like this. The pickles and celery remind me of egg or tuna salad, but you can use what you have on hand.