Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich
A creamy, tangy smashed chickpea salad with celery, red onion, dill and capers, piled into sandwiches. A plant-based lunch that is easy to make vegan.
By Tasty Nest Recipes Editorial TeamPublished
15 min total 4 sandwichesEasy
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About this recipe
Smashed chickpea salad is a plant-based take on a classic deli sandwich filling. Chickpeas are roughly mashed with a fork so they keep some texture, then mixed with a creamy, tangy dressing, crunchy celery and fresh herbs.
It is filling, inexpensive and holds up well in the fridge, making it a great make-ahead lunch.
Tips for success
- Patting the chickpeas dry stops the salad tasting watery.
- Toast the bread if you are packing the sandwich, so it stays firmer.
- The flavour improves after an hour in the fridge.
Substitutions and variations
- Use vegan mayonnaise for a fully vegan sandwich.
- Add a mashed avocado instead of mayonnaise for a creamy, mayo-free version.
- Stir in a little curry powder and chopped dried apricots for a curried chickpea salad.
Storage
To store: Refrigerate the chickpea salad in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Recipe
Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich
A creamy, tangy smashed chickpea salad with celery, red onion, dill and capers, piled into sandwiches. A plant-based lunch that is easy to make vegan.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- No cooking
- Total
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 sandwiches
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients
Tick off ingredients as you gather them.
Chickpea salad
To serve
Instructions
Step 1: Smash the chickpeas
Put the chickpeas in a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until most are broken up but some texture remains.
Step 2: Mix
Add the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, celery, onion, capers, dill, salt and pepper and stir until combined.
Step 3: Taste
Taste and adjust the seasoning; it should be tangy and well seasoned.
Step 4: Assemble
Spread the chickpea salad over 4 slices of bread, top with lettuce, tomato and the remaining bread, and cut in half.
Cuisine: American · Course: Lunch
Estimated nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 470
- Protein
- 16 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Carbs
- 68 g
- Fibre
- 10 g
- Sugars
- 6 g
Approximate values estimated from typical nutrition data for the listed ingredients, excluding optional toppings and serving suggestions. Actual values vary with brands, portion sizes and substitutions. Not verified by a dietitian or laboratory analysis.
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