Description
This 10 Minute Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a quick, nutritious, and flavorful vegetarian option perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas and fresh veggies, it offers a delightful combination of creamy, tangy, and crunchy textures with a hint of turmeric coloring. Ideal for busy days, it’s easy to prepare, customizable, and can be made gluten-free using suitable bread.
Ingredients
Chickpea Salad
- 1 (425g) Can Chickpeas
- 1/4 Cup + 1 Tablespoon (55g) Dill Pickles, finely chopped
- 1/4 Cup (35g) Purple Onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 an onion)
- 2 Tablespoons (30g) Just Mayo or Vegenaise (or mayo of choice)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Stone Ground Mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar (or pickle juice)
- 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Dill, freshly chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (optional, for color)
- 8-10 grinds of fresh Black Pepper
Sandwich and Veggies
- Multigrain Bread or Optional Gluten Free Bread
- Sprouts
- Kale
- Shredded Carrots
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
Instructions
- Mash the Chickpeas: Using a potato masher, roughly mash the chickpeas in a medium bowl until most are smashed but some whole chickpeas remain to add texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Add finely chopped dill pickles, purple onion, Just Mayo or alternative, stone ground mustard, apple cider vinegar or pickle juice, fine sea salt, fresh dill, optional ground turmeric, and freshly ground black pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Stir everything well to combine evenly.
- Season and Taste: Taste the chickpea mixture and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, vinegar, or mustard according to preference.
- Prepare Sandwich: Toast or leave the multigrain or gluten-free bread as is. Pile the chickpea salad generously on the bread and top with sprouts, kale, shredded carrots, lettuce, and sliced tomatoes to your liking.
- Storage: Store any leftover chickpea salad in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute Just Mayo or Vegenaise with regular mayonnaise or a vegan alternative as preferred.
- Ground turmeric is optional but adds a pleasant color and subtle earthiness to the salad.
- Use pickle juice instead of apple cider vinegar for a more tangy flavor twist.
- Gluten-free bread makes this recipe suitable for those avoiding gluten.
- Add more fresh herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor.
- Great as a sandwich filling but also delicious served over salads or with crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
