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Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe

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A refreshing and creamy chickpea salad sandwich that makes a perfect vegetarian and vegan-friendly lunch option. This recipe features tender chickpeas simmered and mashed to the ideal texture, combined with crisp celery, onion, fresh parsley, and a tangy Dijon mustard mayonnaise dressing. Serve it chilled on your favorite bread or in lettuce cups for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Chickpea Salad

  • 2 15.5-ounce cans chickpeas (approximately 3 ¾ cups)
  • 2 tablespoons minced celery
  • 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 4–5 tablespoons mayonnaise (vegan if desired)
  • 2–3 teaspoons Dijon mustard (vegan if desired, plus more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)

Instructions

  1. Simmer Chickpeas: Add 2 cans of chickpeas with their liquid into a medium saucepan and place over medium heat on the stovetop. Let them simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating and to slightly soften the chickpeas.
  2. Drain Chickpeas: After simmering, pour the chickpeas into a colander and drain thoroughly to remove excess liquid, preparing them for mashing.
  3. Mash Chickpeas: Transfer the drained chickpeas to a large bowl. Use a potato masher or fork to mash them until you reach your preferred consistency—somewhere between chunky and smooth works best for the salad.
  4. Add Salad Ingredients: To the mashed chickpeas, add minced celery, minced yellow onion, minced fresh parsley, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and salt. These ingredients create the creamy and flavorful base of the chickpea salad.
  5. Mix and Adjust Seasoning: Stir all the ingredients thoroughly until fully combined. Taste the mixture and adjust the amounts of mayonnaise, mustard, or salt to suit your preference.
  6. Chill or Serve: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and chill the chickpea salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Alternatively, you can serve it immediately by spooning it onto bread slices or in lettuce cups with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, use vegan mayonnaise and check that your Dijon mustard is vegan-friendly.
  • You can add other ingredients like chopped pickles, capers, or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor.
  • This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it great for meal prep.
  • Serve on toasted whole-grain bread or wrap in lettuce leaves for a low-carb option.
  • Adjust the consistency of the mash by mashing more or less to suit your texture preference.

Keywords: Chickpea salad sandwich, vegan sandwich, vegetarian lunch, easy chickpea recipe, healthy sandwich

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