Pomegranate Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This pomegranate chickpea salad makes a fantastic and flavorful lunch or dinner! A healthy and plant-based alternative to chicken salad. This plant-protein sandwich is packed with flavor, and has quite a crunch from pomegranate seeds and vibrant vegetables!
Ingredients
For the Chickpea Salad
- 1 (14 ounce) can No-Salt-Added Chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons vegan mayo
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon prepared relish
- 1/4 cup chopped celery about 2 stalks
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Himalayan Sea Salt and Pepper to Taste
For the Sandwiches
- 8 slices bread use gluten free if desired
- 1 head leaf lettuce
- 1 cup alfalfa sprouts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork. Add pomegranate seeds, 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 sprouts, and top with the final piece of bread. Enjoy!
Notes
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Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 372mgPotassium: 309mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5999IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 3mg
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