Made with simple ingredients, this chickpea salad sandwich recipe takes just minutes to prepare. It makes an easy lunch idea when you have a ripe avocado on hand, and it’s also easy to customize!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Avocado lends creaminess to this recipe, but you can use vegan mayo or Greek yogurt if you prefer. Since this recipe is mashed together in one bowl, you can taste and adjust the seasoning as you go! Paired with crunchy red onion, celery, tangy lemon juice, and fresh herbs, this smashed chickpea salad is loaded with flavor and texture. If you don’t have chickpeas on hand, you can also use any other white beans for a similar result.
How to Make the Best Chickpea Salad Sandwich
In a large mixing bowl, add the avocado, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and salt. Use a fork to mash them together, almost like you’re making guacamole. Rinse and drain the can of chickpeas, then add them to the bowl along with the diced onion, celery, and fresh dill. Use the fork again to mix well, mashing some of the chickpeas as you go. The texture of this chickpea salad is up to you, so mash as much or as little as you like. If you prefer more of a mashed salad, use a potato masher to help. Taste the chickpea mixture and adjust any seasoning to your liking, adding a pinch of salt or black pepper if needed. For added sweetness, you can add up to a teaspoon of maple syrup, or the juice from a jar of bread & butter pickles. Serve this chickpea salad just like you would tuna salad or chicken salad. It’s the perfect filling for lettuce wraps or between slices of whole grain bread. (This recipe is gluten-free when you use gluten-free bread.) Add sliced tomatoes, red onion, or any other veggies you love. Store leftover chickpea salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Tip: The avocado will turn brown over time unless you add extra lemon juice, so keep that in mind if you want to make this as part of your meal prep routine. Vegan mayo or Greek yogurt may be a better option for you in that case. (Use a 1/4 cup of either to replace the avocado.) Looking for more chickpea recipes? Try Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, Chickpea Noodle Soup, Chickpea Pancakes, or Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies. If you try this simple chickpea salad sandwich recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how you like it!
