Description
This Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a delicious and creamy vegan alternative to traditional chicken salad, making it an ideal option for picnics, quick lunches, or meal prep. Bursting with flavor from a medley of spices and fresh ingredients, this sandwich is sure to please everyone at the table. With its rich texture from chickpeas and a delightful tang from the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard, it’s both satisfying and nutritious. Enjoy it on your favorite bread, in crisp lettuce cups, or as a dip—this versatile dish fits any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons minced celery
- 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 4–5 tablespoons mayonnaise (vegan if desired)
- 2–3 teaspoons Dijon mustard (vegan if desired)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Simmer the chickpeas: In a medium saucepan, combine drained chickpeas with their liquid and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Drain well.
- Mash the chickpeas: Transfer to a large mixing bowl and mash to your preferred consistency.
- Mix in fresh ingredients: Add celery, onion, parsley, mayonnaise, mustard, and salt to the mashed chickpeas; stir until combined.
- Chill before serving: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg