Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe

chickpea salad sandwich with sliced tomatoes and a toothpick in the bread.

Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: vegan

Keyword: chickpea salad sandwich

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 141kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

Whether you need a picnic lunch or something you can grab straight from the fridge, this chickpea salad sandwich is a healthy, delicious option. It tastes remarkably like an egg salad sandwich, only it's made with chickpeas and creamy avocado instead of mayo. It's the perfect way to sneak more fiber and plant-based protein into your day.

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Ingredients

Chickpea Avocado Salad

1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas , drained and rinsed
1 ripe avocado , pitted
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup diced red onion
2 celery ribs , diced
2 tablespoons fresh minced dill (optional)

Sandwich Assembly

sliced bread
sliced red onion
sliced tomatoes
lettuce

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the avocado flesh, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to mash it together, until creamy.
Add in the drained chickpeas, red onion, celery, and fresh dill. Stir well, mashing some of the chickpeas as you go, until it reaches your desired texture. Taste the chickpea filling and adjust any seasoning to taste.
Serve the chickpea salad right away as a sandwich filling or in a lettuce wrap. For a sandwich, serve it on whole-grain bread with sliced tomatoes, red onion, and lettuce, or use any toppings you have on hand. It tastes remarkably like an egg salad sandwich.
Leftover chickpea salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. It will brown slightly over time, because of the avocado, but it still tastes good!

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Notes

Nutrition information is for roughly a heaping 1/2 cup of chickpea salad, assuming you get a little over 2 cups total from this recipe. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.

Update Note: This recipe was updated in April 2024 but the only change is omitting the optional pickles. You can find the original recipe here.

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