Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Posted: 04/13/20
Updated: 01/13/22
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This simple chickpea salad sandwich is a creamy and filling vegetarian lunch idea that we whip up all the time! Like a chickpea tuna salad but totally vegan, made with a few flavorful but simple ingredients. My husband asks me to make this for him to take to work ALL the time!
What Makes This Chickpea Salad Sandwich So Good
- This salad is based on my popular Costco-style chicken salad recipe, but it’s completely vegan!
- Even dedicated meat-eaters will love the flavor and textures in this chickpea salad sandwich. Chunks of rich chickpeas, creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, and fresh veggies make it a perfect lunch or dinner recipe.
- Chow down right away, or use it for meal prep! You can refrigerate the chickpea salad in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich Ingredients
Chickpeas – You may not have guessed this, but chickpeas are a pretty crucial component of this sandwich. These legumes are high in protein, full of nutrients, and are a great source of fiber. Chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans, so you may see them labelled that way at the grocery store, but they’re the same thing.
Chef’s Tips
- Keep your toppings simple! Our chickpea salad sandwich has so much flavor in it that you really don’t need to add much of anything else. Personally, I love the crunch you get from romaine lettuce. Tomatoes and pickles are great options, too!
- Don’t skip the simmer! If you’re using canned chickpeas, the simmering really makes a difference. You can absolutely cook chickpeas from dry if you prefer not to use canned ones, though. If the texture of your chickpeas is a little dry, you can add more mayonnaise to help offset it.
- Got an Instant Pot? Give this No-Soak Instant Pot Chickpeas recipe from our sister site, Easy Healthy Recipes, a try!
- If you’re not on a vegan diet, you can use just regular mayonnaise. It won’t make a difference in the flavor of your chickpea salad sandwich.
More Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes
- BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches
- Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes
- Chickpea Gyros
- Vegan Latkes (Potato Pancakes)
- Instant Pot Black Beans
- BBQ Jackfruit Bowls
- Bean and Cheese Taquitos (4 Ingredients)
- Vegan Enchiladas
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This vegan version of my Costco chicken salad is just as creamy and delicious, but totally meat-free.
servings
Ingredients
- 2 15.5-ounce cans chickpeas about 3 3/4 cups
- 4-5 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 2-3 teaspoons vegan Dijon mustard plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons yellow onion minced
- 2 tablespoons celery minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- Colander or sieve
- Large bowl
- Potato masher
Instructions
- Simmer the chickpeas in liquid from their cans for 10 minutes. Drain chickpeas in a colander or strainer.
- Transfer drained chickpeas to a large bowl and mash.
- Add mayo, mustard, onion, celery, parsley and salt to bowl. Mash all ingredients until well combined.
- Serve on bread, in lettuce cups, or in a pita.
Notes
- Vegan: Be sure to use vegan mayonnaise and Dijon mustard without honey.
- Simmering: Important as it makes canned chickpeas much softer.
- Storage: Keep chickpea salad in airtight container in fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 231kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 276mg, Potassium: 313mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 152IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 52mg, Iron: 3mg, Net Carbs: 21g
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
This was excellent. I made only half a recipe and it was delicious. Another recipe for my vegan granddaughter to make and enjoy.
We’re so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
I just made this for my vegan son. I added some shredded carrot and it was amazing!! Thank you so much for this recipe!!
So glad you enjoyed it!
I made this for my husband and I three times in the last week! We are obsessed. This the second recipe I’ve tried from your blog and as both were amazing I will definitely be trying more! Thanks!
So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Wow! This was amazing. Thank you so much for this recipe! I’ll be making a big bath for the week from now on. It definitely takes the place of tuna salad I had been missing since going vegan.
Awesome! This is perfect to make ahead for meal prep. Glad you enjoyed it!
OMG! I love this recipe! I tweak it a little since I didn’t have Dijon mustard so I used regular mustard and Cajun seasoning. Taste just like “tuna” or “chicken” salad! Thank you for this!