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Chickpea Salad Sandwich (Creamy & Easy)

This chickpea salad sandwich is creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor. Made with simple ingredients in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for quick lunches, meal prep, or an easy no-cook dinner.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 3 - 4 sandwiches
Author: Sam Turnbull

Ingredients

For crunch & flavor (pick 1 - 3):

  • 1 rib celery finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion or green onion finely chopped
  • 1 dill pickle finely chopped

For serving:

  • Bread, buns, or wraps
  • Lettuce, tomato, sprouts, cucumber (your preferred combo)

Instructions

  • Mash the chickpeas: Add the chickpeas to a medium bowl. Add the vegan mayo, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash and mix using a fork or potato masher until mostly broken down but still slightly chunky for texture.
    Fork mashing chickpea salad in glass bowl.
  • Add crunch: Stir in your choice of celery, onion, and/or pickle. (I like all three).
    Celery, red onion, and pickle added to bowl of chickpea salad.
  • Assemble the sandwich: Spoon the chickpea salad onto bread, buns, or wraps. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Tips & Variations:
  • For best texture: Don’t over-mash the chickpeas. A slightly chunky texture makes the sandwich more satisfying.
  • Make it tangier: Add extra Dijon or a splash of pickle juice.
  • Add extra flavor: Stir in chopped capers, or fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
  • Make it spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or a drizzle of hot sauce.
Serving Suggestions:
  • Serve on toasted sandwich bread or a soft bun
  • Wrap it in a tortilla for an easy lunch
  • Spoon it over greens for a quick salad
  • Stuff it into a pita with crunchy veggies
Storage: Store the chickpea salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Oil-free option: Swap the mayonnaise for plain unsweetened plant-based yogurt, blended silken tofu, or mashed avocado (the avocado will turn the filling green). It won't be quite as creamy, but it'll still be delicious.
Gluten-free option: Use your favorite gluten-free bread or serve in lettuce wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich (recipe makes 3 sandwiches) | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 5mg

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https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/chickpea-salad-sandwich/

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