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Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

These Chickpea Salad Sandwiches are creamy, crunchy, and perfect for meal prep friendly vegan lunches. An easy weeknight vegan meal packed with flavor for busy days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serving Size 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

For Salad

  • 1-2 sheets sushi nori, chopped very fine or using food processor
  • 2 cans chickpeas, (15 ounces), rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 4 tablespoon red onion, diced
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or more
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3-4 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup vegan mayo, or a mix of mayo and vegan yogurt
  • 4 tablespoon dill pickles, finely diced, + 2 teaspoon pickle juice

For Sandwiches

  • 8 slices bread, or 4 rolls
  • 8 pieces butter lettuce, 2 per sandwich
  • butter, for spreading, vegan if needed

Instructions

  • Mash half of chickpeas in a bowl: leave some chunky for texture.
    2 cans chickpeas
  • Add all ingredients: mix until creamy and well combined. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
    1-2 sheets sushi nori, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 3 stalks celery, 4 tablespoon red onion, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 3-4 tablespoon fresh dill, 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ cup vegan mayo, 4 tablespoon dill pickles
  • Chill: refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour for best flavor.
  • Serve: spread vegan butter on bread, add lettuce, then spoon the chickpea salad and close into sandwiches or serve on toast.
    8 pieces butter lettuce, butter, 8 slices bread