Description
A delicious and satisfying Chickpea Salad Sandwich recipe that is perfect for a quick and healthy lunch. This vegetarian and vegan-friendly sandwich is packed with protein and flavor, making it a great choice for a meatless meal.
Ingredients
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Chickpea Salad:
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Assembly:
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
Instructions
- Prepare Chickpea Salad: Mash chickpeas in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, red onion, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread chickpea salad on bread slices. Top with lettuce, tomato, and another bread slice. Repeat for remaining sandwiches. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use vegan mayonnaise.
- The chickpea mixture can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- It also works well served in pita pockets or lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
