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Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe

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This Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a quick and easy plant-based alternative to traditional chicken salad, perfect for a healthy lunch or snack. Made with mashed chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and tangy Dijon mustard, it’s creamy, flavorful, and customizable. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an excellent protein-packed sandwich filling that can be served on bread or in lettuce cups.

Ingredients

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Salad Base

  • 2 15.5-ounce cans chickpeas (approximately 3 ¾ cups)

Vegetables

  • 2 tablespoons minced celery
  • 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Dressings and Seasonings

  • 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. Heat and Simmer Chickpeas: Add the chickpeas along with their liquid into a medium saucepan. Place the pan over medium heat on the stovetop and let the chickpeas simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even warming.
  2. Drain Chickpeas: After simmering, pour the chickpeas into a colander and drain them well to remove excess liquid, ensuring your salad isn’t watery.
  3. Mash Chickpeas: Transfer the drained chickpeas to a large bowl. Using a potato masher or a fork, mash them until you reach your preferred consistency—whether chunky or smooth.
  4. Add Vegetables and Seasonings: To the mashed chickpeas, add minced celery, minced yellow onion, minced fresh parsley, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and salt. These flavors blend to give the salad a fresh and tangy profile.
  5. Mix and Taste: Stir all ingredients thoroughly so they are fully combined. Taste the mixture and adjust the amount of mayonnaise, mustard, or salt according to your preference for flavor and creaminess.
  6. Chill or Serve: Once satisfied with the flavor, cover the bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld. Alternatively, you can serve the chickpea salad immediately on bread or in lettuce cups with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, use vegan mayonnaise and vegan Dijon mustard.
  • Feel free to add additional mix-ins such as diced pickles, chopped nuts, or spices like paprika for extra flavor.
  • Chilling the salad enhances the flavor, but it can be served immediately if you’re short on time.
  • Use fresh parsley for a bright, herbaceous touch; cilantro can be substituted for a different twist.
  • Adjust the salt and mustard to taste to accommodate dietary needs or preferences.

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