🥪 Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich

🧾 Ingredients (Makes 2–3 sandwiches):

Base:

• 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
• 2–3 tbsp vegan mayo (or mashed avocado, or hummus)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1–2 tsp lemon juice
• Salt & black pepper to taste

Add-ins (for flavor + crunch):

• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped (or green onion)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)
• 1–2 tsp capers or pickles, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
• A pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne (optional)

To serve:

• Whole grain or sourdough bread
• Lettuce, spinach, tomato slices, cucumber, sprouts – your choice of toppings

🥣 Instructions:

1. Mash chickpeas:
   In a bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher. Leave some chunks for texture.
2. Mix it up:
   Add vegan mayo, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and all your crunchy mix-ins. Stir until well combined.
3. Taste & tweak:
   Adjust seasoning – add more lemon for tang, more mayo for creaminess, or mustard for zip.
4. Assemble the sandwich:
   Toast your bread (optional), layer with greens, spoon in the chickpea salad, top with tomatoes or other veggies.
5. Enjoy:
   Serve immediately or chill the filling for later. Also works great in wraps, lettuce cups, or on crackers!

Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich – Nutrition per Serving