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Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Julia
This chickpea salad sandwich is an easy vegan lunch that’s creamy, high-protein, and ready in minutes. Perfect for meal prep, sandwiches, and quick no-cook meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course lunch, Salad
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 351 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

For Salad

  • 1-2 sheets sushi nori, chopped very fine or using food processor
  • 2 cans (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 4 tablespoon red onion, diced
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or more
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3-4 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½  cup vegan mayo, or a mix of mayo and vegan yogurt
  • 4 tablespoon dill pickles, finely diced, + 2 teaspoon pickle juice

For Sandwiches

  • 8 slices bread, or 4 rolls
  • 8 pieces butter lettuce, 2 per sandwich
  • butter, for spreading, vegan if needed

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Mash half of chickpeas in a bowl: leave some chunky for texture.
    2 cans (15 ounces) chickpeas
  • Add all ingredients: mix until creamy and well combined. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
    1-2 sheets sushi nori, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 3 stalks celery, 4 tablespoon red onion, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 3-4 tablespoon fresh dill, 4 tablespoon dill pickles
  • Chill: refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour for best flavor.
  • Serve: spread vegan butter on bread, add lettuce, then spoon the chickpea salad and close into sandwiches or serve on toast.
    8 pieces butter lettuce, butter, 8 slices bread
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NOTES

  • This makes about 4-6 sandwiches, using ½–¾ cup filling per sandwich.
  • Don’t over-mash the chickpeas – keep some chunks for that perfect “salad sandwich” texture.
  • Let it chill before serving – this helps the flavors blend and makes a big difference.
  • Use butter + lettuce on the bread – this keeps the sandwich from getting soggy and gives a better bite.
     
     

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NUTRITION

Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 7gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 861mgPotassium: 222mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 287IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 2mg
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