Chickpea Salad Sandwiches Recipe
These Chickpea Salad Sandwiches are creamy, fresh, and packed with plant-based protein. Mashed chickpeas are combined with crunchy celery, red onion, fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing to create a satisfying sandwich filling that's perfect for lunch, meal prep, or picnics.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Fork or potato masher
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup vegan mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 celery stalks finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices sandwich bread
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Sprouts or cucumber slices optional
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas to a large bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add the celery, red onion, dill, and parsley, then mix until evenly distributed.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning or lemon juice as needed.
- Toast the bread if desired and layer lettuce and tomato on four slices.
- Spoon the chickpea salad mixture over the vegetables and top with sprouts or cucumber slices.
- Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices and serve immediately.
