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Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe

vegan chickpea salad sandwich

Sandwiches. Is there anything better? First off, hello bread & carb addiction, like seriously, it’s real. And then you usually have some delicious filling, whether it’s melted cheese, stacks of roasted veggies or whatever, and then the best part of a sandwich is that it’s absolutely portable and you can eat it one handed. Look Ma, no hands! I’m typing one handed and stuffing my face at the same time. It’s called multi-tasking. Ok Mira…get back on subject, chickpea sandwiches, ok? Since Sam has gone vegan and since I’ve been on a chickpea obsession this recipe made sense. It’s a tuna free vegan chickpea salad sandwich. Man, that’s a mouthful. But for serious. Make this chickpea salad sandwich recipe. It is hella good!

So, we used to love tuna salad sandwiches and wanted to recreate that similar taste. They are great because they are usually eaten cold, don’t require much prep and you can take them with you in a cooler and enjoy them at the park in the summer…Or as you lay in bed and binge Netflix (we don’t judge). Embrace the bread crumbs in bed my friends, this one is a keeper.

chickpea salad

It is so quick to make. Cutting the onion is literally all of the work. The rest is sort of smash the chickpeas, add everything else and mix. It will take you longer to pick up takeout. So, when it’s hot out, or you are just too tired or lazy, throw this baby together. Layer it in between some veggies and thick toast slices & you are in bizznaasss. Or if you want something even more refreshing you can try my other Mediterranean chickpea salad.

chickpea salad

vegan chickpea salad recipe

This will keep well stored in some glassware for a couple days in the fridge (assuming it lasts that long). This would be a big hit at picnics. Oh, and if you reallllly want to watch the calories, you can nix the mayo & substitute a smashed ripe avocado instead!

chickpea salad recipe

 

Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Author: Mira
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Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped small
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tbsp dry dill)
  • 2 tbsp vegan mayo (or sub one ripe avocado)
  • 1.5 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • salt & pepper to taste

For the Sandwich

  • 4 slices toast (gluten free optional)
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 2 romaine lettuce leafs
  • pickles or pickled jalapenos optional

Instructions

  1. Rinse and strain the chickpeas. Place them in a bowl then smash them with a spoon. 

  2. Tear the dill off the stalks first and pull them into smaller pieces if they are bunched.

  3. Add the onion, dill, mayo, vinegar, mustard and salt & pepper to the bowl. Mix well. 

  4. Toast the bread. Add the lettuce, then the chickpea salad. Top with tomatoes and pickles.

Recipe Notes

This will keep well in the fridge for 2 days.

If you aren't vegan you can use regular mayo in the same portions.

For a healthier option, smash a small ripe avocado and substitute it for the mayo.

You can add celery to this but I find it overpowering.Β 

Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich. Completely Plant Based Recipe & Gluten Free.

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Comments (19)

  1. We have been on a chickpea rampage lately. We love that stuff! We usually put it in wraps and salads, you bet sandwiches are next. This looks incredible.

    1. So have I (if you couldn’t tell by my last few posts) lol. I would love to try this in a wrap, great idea!

  2. I love chickpea salad sandwiches, and this one sounds amazing! I actually have chickpea salad in the fridge right now, but it has a curry mayo to dress it.

  3. I do not know why I never thought of doing this. What a wonderful idea. Plus I have all of the ingredients downstairs. I think I will try it for lunch tomorrow. (literally just printed it)

  4. I have seen recipes like this around, but have yet to try them! It looks so delicious. I will have to try it for a picnic sometime this summer. πŸ™‚