Description
This Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a flavorful and satisfying plant-based lunch option. Creamy mashed chickpeas are mixed with mayo, Dijon mustard, and fresh veggies, then served on bread with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices.
Ingredients
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Chickpea Salad:
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 slices of bread or sandwich rolls
- Lettuce and tomato slices for serving
Instructions
- Mash Chickpeas: In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas until mostly broken down but still slightly chunky.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in the mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, red onion, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Scoop the chickpea salad onto bread or rolls and top with lettuce and tomato slices.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill until ready to eat.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
- Add chopped pickles, grated carrots, or diced bell pepper for extra crunch and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
