Name: Zesty Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (freshly cooked or canned (rinsed and drained); 1/2 onion (chopped); 1/4 cup chopped pickles; 1/4 cup raw walnuts (coarsely ground or chopped (I like to use a mortar + pestle)); 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro; 1/2 lemon (juiced (approx. 1 tablespoon lemon juice)); 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 2 teaspoons sriracha; 1 teaspoon brown mustard; 1/4 teaspoon celery seed; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; sea salt (to taste); gluten-free vegan bread; Desired sandwich toppers (optional)

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A super healthy, easy and flavorful Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich filled with garbanzo beans, chopped pickles , walnuts, onion, lemon juice, sriracha, mustard and the PERFECT blend of spices. This makes for one high-protein + high-fiber meal that is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, refined sugar-free, soy-free and DELICIOUS!

I am a huge chickpea fan. What is not to love? Chickpeas are a super versatile legume that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, and pack quite a delightful protein punch!

This Zesty Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich is sweet, tangy, zippy, zesty, spicy and salty ALL in one. It is truly one delightfully healthy gluten-free vegan sandwich that makes a fine lunch, dinner or portable meal for the trail or a picnic.

This Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich is:

Filled with healthy good-for-you ingredients that are high in protein, fiber and nutrients.
Easy to make - you simply need a bowl and a fork!
PACKED with loads of flavor.
Fun to make and fun to eat!
Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free.

Tips for making Zesty Smashed Chickpea Salad:

I like to use my homemade pickles in this recipe, but any pickles of your choice will work.
Out of lemon juice? Apple cider vinegar will work well in a pinch.
You can replace the chopped cilantro with fresh parsley for comparable results.
I think brown mustard greatly enriches the other flavors in this dish, but any mustard that you like will serve as a good substitute here.
On a nut-free diet? Replace the walnuts with pumpkin or sunflower seeds for similar results.
On a sugar-free diet? This sugar-free sweetener is my favorite maple syrup substitute!
This chickpea salad stores well in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Other ways to use Smashed Chickpea Salad:

On it’s own as a quick protein-rich salad.
As a soft or hard shell taco filling.
Mixed and mashed with avocado for a fun spin on guacamole.
As a great wrap filling.
As a quesadilla filling.
As a green salad topper.
As a nachos topping.

This Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich pairs well with:

Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta Fries (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Easy Spicy Refrigerator Pickles Recipe

Spicy Spiralized Turmeric Tahini Cucumber Noodles (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

This Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich is truly a quick, easy, healthy and delicious delight! I SO hope you enjoy it, too. XO.

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