Description

The Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a delicious, plant-based alternative to traditional chicken salad. Made with mashed chickpeas, crunchy celery, tangy pickles, and a creamy dressing, it’s a satisfying and flavorful sandwich perfect for a quick lunch or picnic.

Ingredients

Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed – 1 can (15 oz)
Celery, finely diced – 1/4 cup
Red onion, finely diced – 2 tbsp
Dill pickles, chopped – 1/4 cup
Mayonnaise (or vegan mayo) – 3 tbsp
Dijon mustard – 1 tsp
Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
Fresh dill or parsley, chopped – 2 tbsp
Salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
Bread slices (whole grain, white, or choice) – 4 slices
Lettuce or spinach leaves (optional) – 1/2 cup

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Instructions

Mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but with some texture remaining.
Add diced celery, red onion, and chopped pickles to the mashed chickpeas.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; stir until well mixed.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and stir to combine evenly.
Fold in fresh dill or parsley and adjust seasoning as needed.
Toast the bread slices if desired.
Assemble the sandwich by layering chickpea salad onto the bread and topping with lettuce or spinach leaves if using.
Close the sandwich with the second slice of bread, slice in half, and serve.

Notes

Add grated carrot or diced cucumber for extra crunch.
Use avocado instead of mayo for a creamy, dairy-free option.
Sprinkle smoked paprika or curry powder into the salad for a flavor twist.
Serve on a wrap or pita bread instead of sandwich bread.
Mix in chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds for added texture.
Store leftover chickpea salad in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days; keep separate from bread until ready to eat.
Best served cold or at room temperature; do not reheat.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Sandwich
Method: No-cook / Assembly
Cuisine: International

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 0mg