Chickpea Chicken Salad

vegan chicken salad with chickpeas recipe sandwich stacked with lettuce toppings and chickpeas with dried chickpeas on the table.

5 from 4 votes

This chickpea chicken salad sandwich makes a fantastic and flavorful lunch or dinner! A hearty and plant-based alternative to chicken salad. This plant-protein sandwich is packed with flavor, and has quite a crunch from fresh celery & bell pepper and a creamy plant-based dressing.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Easy Weeknight Meals, Lunch, Salad, Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 214kcal

Author: Kelly Jensen

Cost: $6

Ingredients

For the Chickpea Salad

1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
1/4 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery about 2 stalks
2 tablespoons vegan mayo
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon prepared relish
1 teaspoon fresh dill chopped
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Sea Salt and Black Pepper

For the Sandwiches

8 slices bread use gluten free if desired
1 head leaf lettuce chopped
1 cup tomatoes, pickles, or other toppings

Instructions

In a large bowl, mash the drained and rinsed canned chickpeas with a fork. Press down with a fork and twist until the chickpeas break up. Aim for a mix of textures, some chunks are okay and even desirable for a 'chicken salad' feel.
Add bell pepper, mayo, mustard, relish, celery, dill, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly until combined.
Taste and add salt/pepper if desired.
To assemble sandwich, place a few leaves of lettuce on a slice of bread. Top the lettuce with 2 generous scoops of chickpea salad. Add more lettuce, and top with the final piece of bread or any toppings you desire. Enjoy!

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