This Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich is ready in just 10 minutes and is made with simple plant based ingredients for a quick and easy meal prep or on-the-go vegan lunch.
Sandwiches are the best. They taste good and make vegan lunches quick, simple, and satisfying. This Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich makes a delicious and easy vegan lunch (or any meal, really).
Chickpea Salad is a vegan version of chicken salad that can be used as a perfect healthy meal prep. The sandwich filling can be prepared in less than 10 minutes and is ready to spice up your sandwich life throughout the week!
How to Make Vegan Chickpea Salad
Making vegan chickenless salad is as easy as 1-2-3! Here are the simple steps:
- In a large bowl, mash up some chickpeas. To make it quicker, pulse the chickpeas in a food processor.
- Mix in the rest of the ingredients: vegan mayo, spices, and chopped veggies.
- Spread onto bread, top with sandwich fixings and enjoy!
Like many plant-based meals, Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwiches are delicious and so easy to make that anyone can follow a plant-based diet, so share with your friends and family =]
Vegan Chickpea Salad can be eaten at anytime of day. Here are some more ways to enjoy this easy vegan mock-chicken salad:
- Spread on a bagel and take on the go. This makes an awesome post-gym meal.
- In a wrap with tons of greens and cucumber. I like these Siete Grain Free Tortillas.
- On corn tortillas for a gluten-free vegan dinner (don’t forget the Sriracha and avocado!)
- Spread onto seedy crackers or crispbread, the Wasa Light Rye Crispbread is my fave!
- Mash the chickpea salad further and use as a veggie dip!
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Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4-5 cups 1x
Description
Chickpea Salad is a delicious vegan alternative to chicken or tuna salad. This Chickpea Salad Sandwich is sure to impress your taste buds and make it easy to make a quick vegan lunch. Plus, it is meal-prep friendly, kid-friendly, and easily gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4-1/3 cup vegan mayo, depending on texture preference
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped tomato
- 2-3 TBSP chopped olives
- 2-3 TBSP diced green onion
- 2-3 TBSP diced pickles (I use Bread & Butter pickles)
Topping Ideas
- Cucumber
- Tomato
- Avocado
- Pickles
- Hot sauce
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use a potato masher to mash the chickpeas with the mayo, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until at least half-mashed. Mash further if you prefer. You can also pulse these ingredients in a food processor until desired texture is reached.
- Gently mix in the chopped celery, shredded carrot, chopped tomato, olives, green onion, and pickles. Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading the Chickpea Salad onto bread and layering on your favorite toppings. It’s that simple, Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10
