This Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a delicious vegan alternative to traditional tuna or chicken salad. Mashed chickpeas are mixed with crisp veggies, tangy Dijon, and creamy vegan mayo, then piled onto hearty whole-grain bread with lettuce and sprouts. It’s flavorful, filling, and perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a quick snack.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Recipe by Daily Disher
The Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a creamy, crunchy, plant-based twist on the classic deli favorite—satisfying, simple, and full of flavor.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Vegan
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
30 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Calories
300 kcal
1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
2 small green onions, sliced
1 tsp dill relish
¼ tsp black pepper
4 slices whole-grain bread
4 leaves lettuce
½ cup alfalfa sprouts
Directions
1.
Place the drained chickpeas in a large mixing bowl and mash them slightly with a fork or potato masher, leaving some whole for texture.
2.
Add the vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, finely chopped celery, sliced green onions, dill relish, and black pepper to the bowl.
3.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined, ensuring the chickpeas are coated with the dressing.
4.
Taste the chickpea mixture and adjust seasonings or add more mayonnaise to reach your desired consistency.
5.
Lay out the whole-grain bread slices and evenly distribute the chickpea salad on two of the slices.
6.
Top each pile of chickpea salad with a lettuce leaf and a handful of alfalfa sprouts for extra crunch.
7.
Close each sandwich with the remaining slices of bread and gently press them to secure the fillings.
8.
Using a sharp knife, cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately, or wrap them for meal prep or a packed lunch.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
300kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg