Chickpea Salad Vegan Sandwich (Print Version)

A flavorful chickpea salad with celery and onion, served in bread with creamy vegan mayo for a quick bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 stalks celery, finely diced
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
04 - 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
05 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
06 - 4 slices whole wheat sandwich bread

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Place chickpeas in a medium mixing bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until partially broken down but still slightly chunky.
02 - Add diced celery and chopped red onion to the mashed chickpeas. Mix until evenly combined.
03 - Fold in the vegan mayonnaise. Season with salt and black pepper according to preference. Stir until uniform.
04 - Spread the chickpea salad evenly over two slices of whole wheat bread, then top with the remaining bread slices. Slice and serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses just five common ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Quick to make you can assemble everything in about 10 minutes
  • Packed with plant protein and fiber so it keeps you satisfied
  • Customizable with herbs spices or extra veggies to suit your taste
02 -
  • Rich in protein and fiber from chickpeas so it fills you up
  • Dairy free and egg free so perfect for plant-based eaters and allergy friendly families
  • Keeps well in the fridge for up to three days for easy meal prep
03 -
  • Drain and dry your chickpeas really well for the best creamy texture and not a watery result
  • Taste as you mix in the mayo since some brands are tangier than others Adjust with a squeeze of lemon or dash of mustard if you want even more zing
  • Chill the finished salad for at least thirty minutes before serving so the flavors meld together I sometimes make it in the morning and grab lunch all ready by noon

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