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    Sam TurnbullAuthor: Sam Turnbull Updated: March 4, 2025

    Vegan Ranch Chickpea Sandwich

    4.98 from 46 votes
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    I love a good chickpea salad sandwich. It's one of my favourite, easy-to-make, lasts-in-the-fridge, lunchbox-friendly, hungry-but-all-I-have-is-a-can-of-chickpeas sandwiches. I make chickpea sandwiches a LOT, so this time, I decided to experiment a little and I'm sure glad I did! I just took it up a notch from amazingly classic, to a creamy flavour-packed Vegan Ranch Chickpea Sandwich. Yeah, I know, I'm excited too.

    Creamy, zesty easy-to-make vegan ranch dressing takes this sandwich to the next level! Vegan Ranch Chickpea Sandwich. Perfect for work or school. Vegetarian, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    I wish I could hand you half of a sandwich through the screen because I'm sure I just made you very hungry with that photo, but unfortunately, you're going to have to make it yourself.

    The good news is that this vegan ranch chickpea sandwich is super easy to make! It's got more spices than the classic sandwich, and I know you guys don't love long ingredient lists, but it's soooo worth it to make the creamy, zesty ranch dressing every bit as delicious as it should be.

    Creamy, zesty easy-to-make vegan ranch dressing takes this sandwich to the next level! Vegan Ranch Chickpea Sandwich. Perfect for work or school. Vegetarian, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Once you have the dressing, just add the chickpeas for that hearty base, a little celery, red onion, and cilantro, for the fresh crisp bites. Stack that on a good slice of bread and oh baby, sandwiches on point! This is also great served in a wrap, or on a lettuce leaf as a kind of lettuce taco. Yum!

    Leftover filling? Just pop it in an air-tight container in the fridge. It will last 2 - 3 days, which makes it perfect for prepping ahead of time for work or school.

    Creamy, zesty easy-to-make vegan ranch dressing takes this sandwich to the next level! Vegan Ranch Chickpea Sandwich. Perfect for work or school. Vegetarian, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    To make Vegan Ranch Chickpea Sandwiches: Add all of the ranch dressing ingredients to a medium bowl and mix together.

    Creamy, zesty easy-to-make vegan ranch dressing takes this sandwich to the next level! Vegan Ranch Chickpea Sandwich. Vegetarian, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Now add the chickpeas and use a potato masher or fork to mash to preferred texture. I like about ½ the chickpeas mashed and leave the other ½ whole.

    Creamy, zesty easy-to-make vegan ranch dressing takes this sandwich to the next level! Vegan Ranch Chickpea Sandwich. Perfect for work or school. Vegetarian, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Add in the celery, red onion and cilantro, and stir to combine. Layer onto bread or into a wrap with lettuce.

    The chickpea filling stores well in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2 - 3 days. Enjoy!

    Creamy, zesty easy-to-make vegan ranch dressing takes this sandwich to the next level! Vegan Ranch Chickpea Sandwich. Perfect for work or school. Vegetarian, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    4.98 from 46 votes
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    Vegan Ranch Chickpea Sandwich

    Creamy, zesty easy-to-make vegan ranch dressing takes this sandwich to the next level! 
    Prep: 15 minutes mins
    Total: 15 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 sandwiches
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    Ingredients
     

    For the ranch dressing:

    • ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
    • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
    • ½ teaspoon dried chives
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon dried dill
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

    for the sandwiches:

    • 1 19oz can chickpeas,, drained and rinsed
    • 2 ribs celery, chopped
    • ¼ cup red onion,, chopped
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro,, chopped (optional)
    • 4 romaine lettuce leaves
    • 8 slices bread of choice, (or 4 wraps)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions
     

    • Add all of the ranch dressing ingredients to a medium bowl and mix together. 
    • Now add the chickpeas and use a potato masher or fork to mash to preferred texture. I like about ½ the chickpeas mashed and leave the other ½ whole. Add in the celery, red onion and cilantro, and stir to combine. Layer onto bread with lettuce. Enjoy!

    Notes

    The chickpea filling stores well in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2 - 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sandwich with filling and bread (recipe makes 4 sandwiches) | Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 648mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2999IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 6mg

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    Author: Sam Turnbull
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Course: Main Course

    Bon appetegan!

    Sam.


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    1. Donna says

      January 11, 2026 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      It;s really great!
      Thanks 🙂

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      • Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says

        January 12, 2026 at 1:31 pm

        Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, thanks Donna 🙂

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