Description
The Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a hearty, Mediterranean-inspired, plant-based sandwich made with creamy chickpea salad, fresh vegetables, and a crusty baguette. High in protein and flavor, this vegan-friendly sandwich is perfect for lunch, picnics, or meal prep, offering a wholesome and satisfying alternative to deli sandwiches.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons tahini
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 garlic clove
1 teaspoon capers
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Handful of thin green beans, trimmed
1 soft baguette, sliced in half
8 to 10 Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced in half
Thinly sliced red onion, rinsed and dried
Vegan mayo (or regular mayo), for spreading
1/4 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 radish, thinly sliced
6 to 8 fresh basil leaves
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, Dijon mustard, garlic, capers, green onion, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
- Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 1 1/2 minutes, then transfer to ice water. Drain, pat dry, and chop into 1-inch pieces.
- Spread chickpea salad over one half of the baguette. Press chopped green beans into the salad, then layer with olives and red onion.
- On the other baguette half, spread mayo, then layer cucumber slices, radish slices, and basil leaves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Press sandwich together, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Add avocado for extra creaminess.
- Swap tahini with hummus in the chickpea salad.
- Use arugula or spinach instead of basil.
- Replace baguette with pita, wraps, or whole-grain bread.
- Add roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-Cook / Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 sandwich
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
