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Chickpea salad sandwiches layered with fresh broccoli sprouts and vegetables

Healthy Recipes · Sandwiches & Wraps

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Serves 3–4 · About 15 minutes

Creamy chickpea salad, crisp vegetables and a generous layer of fresh broccoli sprouts.

YieldServes 3–4
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Chickpea Salad

  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed HA
  • ¼ cup celery, finely diced
  • 2–3 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
  • 1–2 tablespoons finely diced dill pickle or dill relish
  • 2–3 tablespoons mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise HA
  • 1–2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Additions

  • 1–2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • ½ teaspoon maple syrup HA
  • Pinch of cayenne or chili flakes
  • Tiny splash of soy sauce or a little miso HA

For Serving

  • Toasted sourdough, whole-grain or sandwich bread HA
  • 1 packed cup fresh broccoli sprouts, rinsed and thoroughly dried
  • Lettuce or spinach
  • Tomato slices
  • Thin cucumber slices
  • Avocado (optional)

Directions

  1. Place the chickpeas in a bowl and mash them to a chunky texture. For the best balance, mash about half until creamy and leave the rest in larger pieces.
  2. Stir in the celery, scallions, red onion, and dill pickle or relish. Add the mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
  3. Taste and adjust with more lemon for brightness, mustard for tang or mayonnaise for creaminess. Fold in any remaining optional additions.
  4. For deeper flavor, chill for 15–30 minutes before serving.
  5. Layer the chickpea salad generously on bread with the broccoli sprouts and your preferred vegetables. Add the sprouts just before serving so they stay fresh and crisp.

Pairs Well With

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