Description

This Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a delicious and healthy vegan alternative to the traditional chicken salad. Combining creamy vegan mayonnaise, hummus, and mustard with hearty chickpeas, crunchy pecans, juicy grapes, and fresh herbs, this sandwich offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Perfect for a quick lunch or light meal, it’s easy to prepare and can be served on toasted bread, crackers, or as a refreshing lettuce wrap.

Ingredients

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Chickpea Salad

2 – 15 oz. cans chickpeas
¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. hummus (plain or garlic)
2 tsp. mustard (Dijon or yellow)
¾ tsp. salt (to taste)
¼ tsp. black pepper (to taste)
¼ tsp. garlic powder
½ cup roasted pecans (coarsely chopped)
½ cup red grapes (quartered)
¼ cup celery (finely chopped)
1 Tbsp. fresh dill (finely chopped)

Serving

Sandwich bread (toasted)
Microgreens or spinach leaves

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Instructions

Rinse Chickpeas: Add the chickpeas to a fine mesh strainer or colander and rinse under cool running water thoroughly. Set them aside to dry completely before proceeding.
Prepare Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, hummus, mustard, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined and smooth.
Mash Chickpeas: Once the chickpeas are dry, add them to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat the chickpeas evenly. Using a potato masher, mash the chickpeas to your preferred texture—whether chunky or smooth.
Add Mix-ins: Fold in the coarsely chopped roasted pecans, quartered red grapes, finely chopped celery, and fresh dill until just combined to maintain texture and flavor contrast.
Assemble and Serve: Serve the chickpea salad on toasted sandwich bread with microgreens or spinach for a fresh bite. Alternatively, enjoy it with crackers or as a crisp lettuce wrap for a gluten-free option.

Notes

Ensure chickpeas are thoroughly dried after rinsing to avoid a soggy salad.
Adjust seasonings such as salt and mustard according to taste preference.
For added protein, consider mixing in some cooked quinoa or tofu.
Use fresh herbs like dill for best flavor; dried may be substituted but use less.
To make the sandwich gluten-free, opt for gluten-free bread or use lettuce wraps.