Easy Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe

Today I am sharing an easy recipe and a healthy recipe for a simple Easy Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe which reminds me of a tuna salad sandwich that I actually ate for lunch today.

It mixes together smashed chickpeas, avocado, Greek yogurt in place of mayo, cilantro, green onions and spices.

I grew up eating chickpeas before they were a big thing in the United States. In Middle Eastern cultures, like the Lebanese culture, chickpeas are in a lot of dishes.

The most common dish you probably know is hummus. The thing I like most about chickpeas is you can add them to just about anything- a soup, a salad or make them into an appetizer. You might have seen others sharing a smashed chickpea salad sandwich which is similar.

In my recipe the chickpeas are left more whole but you could smash them if you want. This makes a great meal prep option using simple ingredients.

If you like Mediterranean recipe check out more Mediterranean recipes here. You also might like these Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas, Edamame Chickpea Feta Salad, Chickpea Salad Recipe or this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad.

How do you Make a Chickpea Sandwich

Step 1: Mix Ingredients: Place the chickpeas, avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, cilantro, scallions, cayenne pepper and paprika in a mixing bowl.

Step 2: Roughly Mash Ingredients: Roughly mash the chickpea mixture together leaving some chunks of avocado and some whole garbanzo beans.

Step 3: Create Sandwich: Lightly toast a slice of bread and assemble the sandwiches with the chickpea salad and your favorite toppings.

I like to add sprouts, shredded carrots, radish and feta cheese.

Recipe Tips

• If you want your chickpea salad mixture to be more of a creamy texture, you can use a food processor or potato masher to combine it all together. 
• For vegetarians that don’t eat tuna salad this chickpea salad can be a similar texture to a tuna salad but a vegetarian version. It is a great option. I like to make a version with the chickpeas that uses mayo or yogurt, onion powder, garlic powder, dijon mustard, dill pickles or sweet relish, celery seed and parsley.
• For a vegan chickpea salad sandwich leave out the yogurt or use vegan yogurt or try creamy vegan mayo. These are nice vegan alternative options.
• Speaking of tuna salad a great addition to tuna salad is beans like in this Italian Tuna Salad. You can also make a Chickpea Tuna Salad using chickpeas. 
•  You can make a low-carb version by serving this on lettuce wraps. Speaking of lettuce wraps, if you like lettuce wraps you have to try these Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps or these Mexican Turkey Lettuce Wraps. 
• This salad is the perfect healthy meal for a picnic. Try serving it on cucumber slices or in pita pockets.

What to Add to Your Simple Chickpea Salad Sandwich?

• Fresh Veggies: I love adding extra veggies to my sandwich like shredded carrots, sweet onion, red pepper, tomato slices, red onion, cabbage, cucumbers, sprouts, green onion and thinly sliced radish.
• Cheese: I like to add cheese to my sandwiches sometimes. Some favorites are feta or goat cheese. You could also create a toasty sandwich and add a slice of cheddar, mozzarella or provolone. 
• Greens: Greens are always a nice addition to a sandwich. I often add arugula for the peppery flavor it adds or try spinach, romaine or kale.
• Herbs: I love adding all the fresh herbs I can to this salad. Try fresh basil, parsley oregano or fresh dill in addition to the cilantro. Fresh herbs can add so much flavor.
• Nuts and Seeds: Nuts and seeds would be a nice addition for that added crunch. Some good ones are sunflower seeds, pine nuts or sliced almonds.