Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Looking for an easy vegan lunch? This chickpea salad sandwich has been a favorite of mine for over 10 years! Made with chickpeas, vegan mayo, dijon mustard, and relish, it's creamy, flavorful, and ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped celery
- ⅓ cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, sub apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
for serving
- sliced bread, pita, tortillas, wraps, or crackers
- lettuce, sliced tomato, microgreens, etc.
Instructions
- Mash the chickpeas: Add about three-quarters of the chickpeas to a large mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients: Add the red onion, celery, vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill pickle relish, dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Mix until combined: Stir everything together until evenly mixed. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Fold in remaining chickpeas: Fold in the remaining one-quarter of the chickpeas, leaving them whole for texture.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Pile the chickpea salad onto your favorite bread and top with lettuce, sliced tomato, sprouts, microgreens, or any toppings you love.
Notes
Megan's Recipe Notes
- Mash 75% of the chickpeas and leave 25% whole for the perfect creamy + chunky texture.
- Don't skip the dill pickle relish! It adds the tangy flavor that makes this taste like a classic deli-style salad sandwich.
- I tested this recipe with mashed avocado instead of vegan mayo, but vegan mayo created the best flavor, texture, and meal prep results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Nutritional information is for the chickpea salad only - it does not include the bread or toppings.
Make Ahead
- This chickpea salad is perfect for meal prep! Make it up to 4 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Serving
- Serve as a sandwich, wrap, pita filling, lettuce cups, or with crackers and veggies.
Gluten-Free
- To make this gluten-free, serve with gluten-free bread, crackers, or lettuce wraps.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 132kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 0.4g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 459mg, Potassium: 50mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 38IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 0.1mg
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