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Chickpea Salad Sandwich Served with Fresh Greens

Chickpea Salad Sandwich: A Tasty Vegan Alternative to Lunch

This Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a hearty and nutritious meal, packed with flavor and perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

  • Total Time: 50
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

2 15.5-ounce cans chickpeas approximately 3 ¾ cups

2 tablespoons minced celery

2 tablespoons minced yellow onion

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

45 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise if desired

23 teaspoons Dijon mustard vegan if desired

plus more to taste

½ teaspoon salt more or less to taste

Instructions

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then place them in a large mixing bowl and mash them gently with a fork or potato masher until they are partially mashed but still chunky.
  • Add the minced celery, yellow onion, parsley, vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and salt to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.
  • Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning, adding more Dijon mustard or salt as necessary.
  • Serve the chickpea salad on your choice of bread or in a wrap. Enjoy!

Notes

For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like paprika or cumin. This salad can also be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days.

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: salad
  • Method: mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 3g