Description
This Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a delightful and satisfying plant-based alternative to traditional deli sandwiches. Creamy mashed chickpeas are mixed with flavorful seasonings and crunchy vegetables, creating a delicious filling for whole grain bread. Customize with your favorite toppings for a tasty and nutritious meal!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or vegan mayo
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Cucumber slices
- Sprouts
Instructions
- Mash Chickpeas: In a large bowl, mash chickpeas until mostly smooth.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in mayo, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Add celery, red onion, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning. Spread mixture on bread slices, add toppings, and close sandwiches.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate wrapped sandwiches for later.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with dill pickles or capers.
- Substitute mayo with Greek yogurt for lower fat content.
- Use filling as a dip for veggies or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich without toppings
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
