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Pesto Chickpea Salad

Kelly Jensen
This pesto chickpea salad sandwich is a fresh, crunchy, and flavorful lunch! Heaps of smashed chickpeas mixed with creamy pesto & topped with sprouts.  Serve with chips & a pickle for a bright and refreshing lunch that is ready in about 10 minutes!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad, Sandwich
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 342 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces pesto use vegan if desired
  • 1 14-ounce can No-Salt-Added Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise use vegan if desired
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon relish
  • 4 slices sandwich bread
  • 1 cup sprouts
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, add the pesto, chickpeas, mayo, mustard, and relish.
  • Mash the chickpeas with a fork and stir until the chickpea salad is a smooth and creamy consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt and pepper if needed.
  • Toast the sandwich bread and layer on the chickpea pesto salad. Top with sprouts, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 781mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1170IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 1mg
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