This Chickpea Salad Sandwich has all the flavors of a chicken salad sandwich but without the meat! Whip up a quick lunch in minutes or prep a large batch for the whole week. This sandwich is vegan and can easily be made oil-free and gluten-free.
This recipe was made in partnership with CatholicTV. All opinions are my own.
When I was in grade school I ate chicken salad for lunch basically every day. I'm the type of person who doesn't really get tired of eating the same food over and over, so I was very content to have a chicken salad sandwich every school day for years.
I loved the creaminess of the salad.
Of course, now that I'm plant-based, I don't eat chicken. But that doesn't mean I can't have the delicious flavors of chicken salad.
Chicken salad is really all about the ingredients besides the chicken. The combination of flavors is what makes it.
And these chickpea salad sandwiches are proof! They are rich and crisp, savory and sweet, crunchy and creamy. Everything you want in a good sandwich.
Step 1. In a large bowl, partially mash the chickpeas using a potato masher or a fork. Leave some chickpeas semi-intact.
Step 2. Add the mayo, grapes, celery, green onion, mustard, dill, salt & pepper. Stir until the chickpeas are fully coated.
Step 3. Serve sandwich style between two slices of bread. Enjoy!
Honestly, yes. Chicken doesn't have much flavor, so chicken salad is mostly about the other ingredients. Subbing chickpeas really doesn't change the flavor.
To keep this recipe completely oil-free, use my homemade vegan mayo recipe.
Use whatever sandwich bread you like. I recommend a good sourdough as the 'healthiest' option. Sourdough is also great for those with gluten sensitivities (not celiac).
Thank you God for this sandwich. Thank you for giving us foods that taste good and fuel our bodies. We are grateful for this meal. Amen.
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This Chickpea Salad Sandwich has all the flavors of a chicken salad sandwich but without the meat! Whip up a quick lunch in minutes or prep a large batch for the whole week. This sandwich is vegan and can easily be made oil-free and gluten-free.
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