Easy Chickpea Salad Sandwich (Print)

Protein-packed chickpea salad with crunchy veggies and creamy dressing, ideal for quick lunches or meal prep.

# Components:

→ Chickpea Salad

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
03 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
05 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced
06 - 1 small carrot, grated
07 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Assembly

11 - 8 slices whole grain bread (or gluten-free if preferred)
12 - 1 cup lettuce leaves
13 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
14 - 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, mash chickpeas until most are broken down but remain chunky.
02 - Add vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, diced celery, grated carrot, red onion, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.
03 - Taste the mixture and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
04 - Lay out bread slices, placing lettuce on four slices, then evenly spread chickpea salad, tomato slices, and cucumber on top.
05 - Cover with remaining bread slices, slice sandwiches in half, and serve immediately or wrap for later.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in less time than it takes to order takeout, and you probably already have most of what you need.
  • The texture is chunky and creamy at the same time, with little bursts of crunch from the vegetables that keep every bite interesting.
  • It tastes even better the next day, which means you can make it once and enjoy it all week without any guilt.
02 -
  • Don't over-mash the chickpeas or you'll end up with a paste instead of a salad, and the texture is half the charm.
  • Let the salad sit for at least five minutes before assembling so the flavors can marry together, and it'll taste twice as good.
03 -
  • Use a potato masher instead of a food processor so you control the texture and don't accidentally turn it into hummus.
  • If the salad feels too thick, add a tiny splash of lemon juice or a teaspoon of water to loosen it up without losing flavor.
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