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Pomegranate Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Kelly Jensen
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!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Easy Weeknight Meals, Lunch, Salad, Sandwich
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 223 kcal

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
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper

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!

Nutrition

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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