Chickpea Salad Sandwich with Fresh Veggies and Herbs
Turn a simple can of chickpeas into a protein-packed, healthy vegan sandwich! This recipe takes its inspiration from a classic egg salad sandwich but is completely plant-based. Rather than creamy mayo, a zippy Dijon vinaigrette takes a lighter, more flavorful approach where the fresh herbs and veggies can shine. Feel free to swap in your favorite gluten-free bread. Or, if you avoid bread entirely, simply serve on a bed of lettuce.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 Persian cucumber, chopped
- 4 radishes, chopped
- 2 green onions, trimmed and chopped (both white and green parts)
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, chopped
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe (see note)
- 8 slices whole grain bread, toasted
Instructions
- Mix. Add the chickpeas to a large mixing bowl and lightly mash them with the back of a fork. To the bowl, add the celery, carrot, cucumber, radish, green onion, olives, parsley, and mint. Season with a big pinch of salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.
- Dress. Add as much of the dressing as you like, making sure you coat all the chickpeas and veggies well. Toss to combine.
- Serve. Spoon the chickpea mixture over 4 of the toasted bread slices and top with the remaining 4 slices of bread. Enjoy!
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Notes
- I typically use the whole 3/4 cup of vinaigrette but you can start with half the amount and go from there. Save any remaining vinaigrette in the fridge for up to two weeks. Simply give it a shake or whisk before using. If the oil has separated and hardened, use whisk to incorporate it (it may just take a few minutes to warm up).
- To meal prep this sandwich: Store the dressing and chickpea mixture in separate containers in your fridge, then dress/toast only the amount you want. The chickpea mixture will keep for up to 3 days.
- Nutritional info does not include the Dijon Vinaigrette.
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Nutrition
Calories: 278.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.1g | Protein: 13.2g | Fat: 6.9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.8g | Sodium: 834.2mg | Potassium: 497.1mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3.9g | Vitamin A: 4094IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 177.8mg | Iron: 4.1mg
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