Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
A plant-based take on tuna salad using mashed chickpeas and creamy dressing.

Total
10 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 15 oz Canned chickpeas
- 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk Celery, finely diced
- 2 tbsp Red onion, minced
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped(optional)
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 4 slices Whole grain bread
- 2 Lettuce leaves(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
- 2
In a medium bowl, use a fork or potato masher to mash the chickpeas until most are broken down but some texture remains.
- 3
Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced celery, minced onion, and lemon juice to the bowl.
- 4
Stir in the fresh dill if using, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Toast the bread slices if desired.
- 6
Spread the chickpea mixture onto two slices of bread, top with lettuce, and cover with the remaining bread slices.
- 7
Cut in half and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
380
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 48 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
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