Easy Chickpea Salad Sandwich (Printable)

Protein-packed vegan sandwich featuring mashed chickpeas, fresh veggies, and creamy tangy dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chickpea Salad

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
03 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
04 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
05 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced
06 - 1 small carrot, grated
07 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Assembly

12 - 8 slices whole grain bread (or gluten-free alternative)
13 - 1 cup lettuce leaves
14 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
15 - 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly broken down but still retaining some texture.
02 - Add vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, carrot, red onion, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Mix thoroughly until well integrated.
03 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
04 - Arrange bread slices on a clean surface. Layer lettuce leaves over four slices, then spread chickpea salad evenly on top. Add sliced tomato and cucumber as the final layer.
05 - Cover with the remaining four bread slices. Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately or wrap for later consumption.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in 15 minutes with zero cooking, perfect for those mornings when you need lunch figured out before you've had coffee.
  • The texture keeps you satisfied for hours, thanks to the protein-packed chickpeas doing the heavy lifting.
  • You can make a whole batch on Sunday and feel like you've got your life together all week long.
02 -
  • Don't skip the lettuce barrier or your bread will turn into mush by lunchtime, something I learned the hard way during a road trip.
  • The chickpea salad actually improves if you make it the night before, letting the flavors marry together in a way that tastes more intentional.
03 -
  • Pat your tomato slices dry before assembling so they don't introduce unwanted moisture that wilts everything within an hour.
  • Keep the chickpea mixture in a separate container when meal prepping so you can control the assembly right before eating and keep each layer distinct.
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