This Herby Chickpea Salad Sandwich is made with a flavorful smashed chickpea salad loaded up with lots of herbs, and layered with crunchy carrots & radishes, cucumber, avocado and sprouts. Vegan and Gluten-free adaptable!
Prep Time: 20
Total Time: 20
Yield: 2 extra large sandwiches
Main Ingredients:
- 1 batch Chickpea Salad (see below)
- 4 slices whole-grain bread or bagels (or sub wraps or gluten-free bread or wraps)
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 2 large lettuce leaves (red leaf, green leaf or romaine)
- 1 Turkish cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced (use a vegetable peeler)
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- big handful sprouts- alfalfa, sunflower or diakon
Chickpea Salad:
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped dill (or sub ⅛ cup fresh tarragon)
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1–2 tablespoons Mayo (vegan or regular)
- generous pinch salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Make the chickpea salad, placing all ingredients in a medium bowl, mix and smash with a fork until well combined. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your liking.
- Assemble the sandwiches. Spread a little whole grain mustard on the bread.
- Top with lettuce and a generous amount of the chickpea salad.
- Layer sliced cucumber, carrots, radishes and avocado.
- Top with a mound of sprouts and bread.
- Cut in half and enjoy!
Notes:
Make the chickpea salad ahead, and have on hand for meals during the week. It keeps for 4-5 days in the fridge… Great for meal prep.