Chickpea Salad Sandwich is the perfect make-ahead lunch. Combine chickpeas with veggies, vegan yogurt, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and fresh dill for a protein-packed meal.
When I think back on my favorite lunches or after school snacks, a few meals come to mind. Pizza pockets, bagel bites, and chicken salad sandwiches.
As most of y'all know, I'm not a huge meat eater and I love chickpeas! It was only a matter of time until I veganized this family favorite.
It's filling and tasty enough even meat eaters will enjoy it! It's one of my go-to lunches because of how fast it comes together and how well it stays for leftovers.
You can have it on its own, piled high on toasted bread, in a wrap, spooned in a pita pocket, or on a bed of lettuce. The addition of the fresh dill really brings all the flavors together, so try not to skip on that step.
How To Make A Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Start by mashing the chickpeas once they've been drained and rinsed. Then add the chopped celery, bell pepper, red onion, and carrots. Give everything a good stir then mix in the vegan yogurt, dijon mustard, ACV, salt and pepper. When serving, don't forget that fresh dill!
What other classic recipes do you want to see veganized or made allergy-friendly? Please share with me in the comments, I'd love to chat!
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped bell pepper
- ⅓ cup chopped red onion
- ⅓ cup chopped baby carrots
- ¼ cup vegan yogurt
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Mash drained and rinsed chickpeas in a medium sized bowl then mix in chopped vegetables.
- Stir in remaining ingredients until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
- Serve on toasted bread and garnish with fresh dill.
Notes
Alisa Fleming says
I just love chickpea salad, but I've never tried making it with dairy-free yogurt! This looks fantastic. It looks great how chunky you left it. I usually go for the full mash, but might try it this way next time.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
It's so creamy and delicious 🙂 I hope you give it a try!
Melissa says
This is such a fresh and healthy lunch option! I just might try this today 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks!! I hope you do!
Leigh Suznovich says
Oh yum!! What a perfect, light summer lunch or dinner. It would be great in a tortilla too I think :-).
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Def!!! That would be awesome 🙂
Jenna says
I've never had chickpea salad before but it seems like such a great idea. Perfect for Meatless Monday.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
I hope you give it a try 🙂
Kortney says
I bet this would be so good in a wrap - with all those textures,
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Oh, for sure 🙂
Sharon says
This chickpea salad looks so good! Would make a great lunch or light dinner. Can't wait to try it.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Totally 🙂 Lemme know what you think!
Raina says
Great easy recipe! Adding to our Meatless Monday menu!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yay 🙂 Enjoy!!
Heather says
I can't wait to try this. It sounds so good!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks Heather 🙂 Enjoy!
Gemma says
Love this! A great alternative to chicken salad.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Absolutely 🙂 Thanks!
Meredith says
Yum! I love chickpeas - hummus, falafel, roasted...but I've never had them as a salad. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
I hope you try this 🙂 I love chickpeas too!
Rach says
I love how you left this salad nice and chunky! Looks so good. I adore chickpeas! Such a nutritious lunch idea, thanks for sharing!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks Rach 🙂 Chickpeas are my favorite! I hope you give this a go and let me know what you think.