Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

Name: Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons honey mustard or Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 12 slices multigrain bread; Optional toppings: Romaine leaves, tomato slices, dill pickle slices and sweet red pepper rings

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Chickpea salad sandwiches are further proof that chickpeas are the most versatile legume in the pantry. Lightly smashed, they soak up a creamy dressing to make a plant-based take on classic deli salads like tuna or egg.

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
3 tablespoons honey mustard or Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 slices multigrain bread
Optional toppings: Romaine leaves, tomato slices, dill pickle slices and sweet red pepper rings

Directions

Place chickpeas in a large bowl; mash to desired consistency. Stir in onion, celery, mayonnaise, mustard, dill, vinegar, salt, paprika and pepper. Spread over 6 bread slices; layer with toppings of your choice and remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 295 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 10g protein.

This chickpea salad is super flavorful and contains less fat and cholesterol than chicken salad. These make delightful picnic sandwiches. —Deanna McDonald, Muskegon, Michigan

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