Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 15 oz cans chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (sub apple cider vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• sliced bread (pita, tortillas, wraps, or crackers)
• lettuce (sliced tomato, microgreens, etc.)

Instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Add the remaining ingredients: Add the red onion, celery, vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill pickle relish, dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

3. 3

   Mix until combined: Stir everything together until evenly mixed. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

4. 4

   Fold in remaining chickpeas: Fold in the remaining one-quarter of the chickpeas, leaving them whole for texture.

5. 5

   Assemble the sandwiches: Pile the chickpea salad onto your favorite bread and top with lettuce, sliced tomato, sprouts, microgreens, or any toppings you love.