Chickpea Salad Sandwich
A delicious and satisfying chickpea salad sandwich made with mashed chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy dressing. A perfect plant-based alternative to tuna or chicken salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- Lettuce leaves and tomato slices (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly broken down, leaving some texture.
- Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, red onion, and pickle. Mix until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast the bread slices if desired.
- Spoon the chickpea mixture onto two slices of bread, top with lettuce and tomato if using, and close with the remaining bread slices.
- Serve immediately or wrap and refrigerate for later.
Notes
- Use vegan mayo to make this sandwich completely plant-based.
- Great for meal prep—store the chickpea salad in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Serve in lettuce wraps or pita for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/chickpea-salad-sandwich/