Lemon-Herb Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

Name: Lemon-Herb Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4.5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained); 0.5 cup vegan mayonnaise; 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 0.25 cup fresh dill (chopped); 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 2 celery stalks (finely diced); 0.25 red onion (finely diced); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 9 slice whole wheat bread; 1 cup baby carrots; 1 cup hummus

A light and zesty chickpea salad seasoned with fresh lemon and herbs, served on whole wheat bread with a side of crunchy crudités and creamy hummus.

Prep: 15 min
Total: 15 min
Servings: 4.5
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.31/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Fiber
Nut-Free
Pescatarian
Vegan
Vegetarian

Ingredients

3 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
0.5 cup vegan mayonnaise
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
0.25 cup fresh dill (chopped)
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
2 celery stalks (finely diced)
0.25 red onion (finely diced)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
9 slice whole wheat bread
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup hummus

Instructions

In a large bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly crumbled but still chunky. Do not over-mash.
Add vegan mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, fresh dill, fresh parsley, celery stalks, red onion, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You can refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Serve chickpea salad on whole wheat bread. Arrange baby carrots and hummus on the side for dipping.

Notes

This chickpea salad also makes a great protein-rich topping for green salads or crackers.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 490
Protein: 19.8 g
Carbohydrates: 54.3 g
Fat: 21.5 g
Fiber: 10.9 g
Sodium: 790 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
Sugar: 7.1 g