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.