This smashed chickpea salad sandwich makes a quick and easy lunch, that is not only healthy and nutritious, but oh so satisfying and delicious. The perfect sandwich to sink your teeth into, without any of the guilt.
Now I am a huge lover of soups and salads for lunch, but there is just something so satisfying about biting into the perfectly stacked sandwich. The crunch of the bread, the creamy fillings, and of course the toppings oozing out the side; there is just nothing that compares to the first bite of a great sandwich.
However as a vegetarian, and someone who is fairly health conscious, it can be hard to find sandwiches that aren’t loaded with meat and cheese. I am all for a big sub sandwich, but sometimes a girl just wants that same satisfying taste, without feeling like she needs a nap. Which is why I am so in love with this chickpea salad sandwich.
Growing up I always loved chicken and egg salad. So now as a vegetarian I wanted to see if I could recreate something that gave me that same creamy zesty taste. And I gotta tell you friends, I think I knocked it out of the park.
Chickpeas are so versatile and can really take on so many flavors. Here their creamy texture creates a wonderful base for the “salad”, while still being sturdy enough to hold up to the other ingredients. I added in celery, red onion, a little mayo (or vegan mayo), lemon juice and mustard. Gave it all a quick mix in my kitchen aid (you could also just “mash” the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher), and I was in love. It couldn’t be simpler.
To build the sandwich, I smashed up an avocado, added some sprouts and put it all together on some toasted multigrain bread. It was everything I’d hoped it would be, and more. Bright and tangy, creamy and crunchy, crisp and cool. A sandwich that took only minutes to prepare, and even less to devour.
If you’re looking for an easy lunch that you can feel good about, this is it.
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