Chickpea Salad Sandwich [VEGAN]

As we begin a new decade, it’s important to spend time focusing on how we can reduce our footprints here on this Earth. One simple way is to cut down or eliminate meat. John and I are committed to trying to cut down meat in our diets significantly.

On our journey to a more plant-based diet, we came across this tasty chickpea salad sandwich and had to share! It’s a spin on the classic chicken salad sandwich, we know it will satisfy your craving for a hearty sandwich!

Truth be told, before trying this recipe I had not considered ever eating a chicken salad sandwich. I tend to be a bit picky and the idea of cold chicken and mayo was all kinds of unappealing to me.

But swapping the chicken for chickpea? That’s a whole other ball game. The chickpeas retain a bit of crunch to them that is so much more appetizing than the often soggy chicken.

Vegan mayo is also a really awesome modern option. If you are simply vegetarian and are okay with traditional mayo, feel free to just use classic Hellman’s. But John and I really love Veganaise Plant Based Mayo. It has the exact, and I mean exact same texture as traditional mayo.

This sandwich is great to take into the office as well. You can prep all the sides and toppings, toast your sandwich thins and make it right at the office. If you are working from home, it also of course is even easier!

Let us know how you feel about this – yay or nay?! We LOVE chickpea salad sandwiches!!

Do you like chicken salad sandwiches? What about tuna salad? Both are a no for me but sound off in the comments below!

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

As we begin a new decade, it’s important to spend time focusing on how we can reduce our footprints here on this Earth. One simple way is to cut down or eliminate meat. John and I are committed to trying to cut down meat in our diets significantly. On our journey to a more plant-based diet, we came across this tasty sandwich and had to share! It’s a spin on the classic chicken salad sandwich, we know it’ll satisfy your craving for a hearty sandwich!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

• 1 Can chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup vegan mayo*
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp mustard
• 2 tsp dill
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 sandwich thins or 6 slices of bread

Toppings

• 1 avocado sliced
• 1 to mato sliced
• 1 cucumber sliced
• Fresh greens pictured here: arugula

Instructions

 

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Crush gently until some chickpeas are mashed, leaving some whole for added texture.
• On a sandwich thin, add sliced avocado, sliced tomato, sliced cucumber.
• Add the chickpea salad. Top with greens and an extra squeeze of lemon juice.
• That’s it! Really, it’s that simple.

Notes

Vegan Mayo… say whaaaa-? Yep, that’s right – vegan mayo. I’m not sure where it has been my whole life but it’s amazing! I really love Follow Your Heart’sVegenaise. I think it has a nearly identical flavor and consistency as traditional egg-based mayo. You can find this at your local Target and many other stores as well!