Description
Chickpea Salad Sandwiches are a deliciously creamy and zesty meal that brings joy to every bite. Perfect for picnics or lunch at home, this recipe combines crunchy veggies with flavorful chickpeas, making it a delightful and nutritious option. Whether you serve it as a sandwich or on its own as a salad, these sandwiches are sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks)
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
Instructions
- Rinse the chickpeas under cold water and drain.
- In a bowl, mash half of the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher, leaving some whole for texture.
- Add the diced celery, red onion, chopped herbs, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl; mix well until combined.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Spread the chickpea salad between slices of bread; add lettuce or tomato if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added crunch and flavor variations, consider adding bell peppers or cucumbers. The salad can be made ahead of time; it tastes even better after sitting for an hour or overnight.