Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe
This Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a delicious and nutritious plant-based alternative to traditional chicken salad. Made with mashed chickpeas, vegan mayo, and fresh vegetables, it offers a creamy texture with a slight tang from mustard and lemon juice. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this recipe is easy to prepare and suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Chickpea Salad
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (approximately 15 oz)
- 3 tbsp vegan mayo
- 1 tbsp mustard (Dijon or yellow mustard works well)
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve
- Whole-grain bread, as needed (4 slices for 2 sandwiches)
Instructions
- Mash Chickpeas: In a bowl, use a fork to mash the drained and rinsed chickpeas until they are mostly broken down but still have some texture for a hearty bite.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the vegan mayo, mustard, finely chopped celery, red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly combined and creamy.
- Assemble Sandwich: Spread the chickpea salad mixture evenly onto slices of whole-grain bread to make sandwiches. Use about half of the mixture per sandwich.
- Serve: Serve the sandwiches immediately for the freshest taste, or cover and refrigerate if preparing ahead of time. Refrigerated sandwiches are best consumed within a day for optimal freshness.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped pickles or shredded carrots to the salad mixture.
- You can substitute vegan mayo with plain mashed avocado for a different flavor and creaminess.
- Whole-grain bread adds fiber and nutrients, but you can use gluten-free bread if needed.
- Adjust the seasoning with more lemon juice, mustard, salt, or pepper to taste.
- Store any leftover chickpea salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Chickpea Salad Sandwich, Vegan Sandwich, Plant-based Lunch, Healthy Sandwich, Easy Vegan Recipe
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