10 Minute Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Experience a burst of flavors and textures with our 10 Minute Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich, a quick and nutritious option that brings joy to any meal. This delightful sandwich features creamy chickpeas mashed to perfection, combined with zesty dill pickles, crunchy fresh veggies, and a hint of mustard for an invigorating kick. Perfect for lunch breaks or a light dinner, this recipe is versatile enough to customize—add avocado, bell peppers, or your favorite greens for extra flair. With minimal preparation time, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that not only nourishes the body but also warms the heart. Make this sandwich your new go-to for quick meals that impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (425g) can chickpeas
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp dill pickles (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup purple onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp Just Mayo or Vegenaise
- 2 1/2 tsp stone ground mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh dill (for garnish)
- Multigrain or gluten-free bread
- Optional toppings: sprouts, kale, shredded carrots, lettuce, tomatoes
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water. Using a potato masher, roughly mash them in a mixing bowl until creamy yet chunky.
- Add the dill pickles, purple onion, Just Mayo (or Vegenaise), stone ground mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Assemble your sandwich by spreading the chickpea salad on slices of multigrain bread and adding optional toppings as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg