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    Easy Chickpea "Chicken" Salad (Vegan)

    Published on Mar 13, 2020 · Modified on Jul 20, 2020 by Kathryn - Leave a comment · 2 Comments

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    This healthy chickpea "chicken" sandwich has all of the things I love about a chicken salad sandwich...with delicious chickpeas instead of chicken. It's naturally vegan, easily made gluten free, and so darn tasty.

    Words can't really describe how surreal these past couple of weeks have been for us, and I mean "us" in the global sense. The fear, the confusion, the anxiety about the unknown is a lot for anyone.

    bowl of chickpea "chicken" salad with two halves of sandwiches on a white plate

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    I don't know what lies in the days and weeks ahead, but I am hoping we can all come together as a global community to use the best practices that come from the scientists, practice social distancing when possible, and not venture out any farther than we absolutely have to so that we can slow the spread of the virus. Maybe not yours...but people's lives depend on this.

    With all that said, I've already made two trips to the grocery store this morning to get some essentials (after all, I really don't have anything in the house because John's been sick with what we think has been the flu). I have bread, eggs, peanut butter, flour, and a few days worth of meat to either cook or freeze. There will be a lot of ad libbing in our house for awhile.

    Canned foods will also be essential...and this easy chickpea "chicken" salad is a great meal using one can of chickpeas and a few other simple ingredients.

    Ingredients you'll need

    • canned chickpeas
    • celery
    • red onion
    • dill
    • parsley
    • tahini
    • Dijon mustard
    • lemon juice
    side view of sandwich on a napkin

    The secret sauce...it's vegan!

    Normally, chicken salad uses mayonnaise as the major binder. OH HEEEEECK NO. I don't do mayonnaise, so this sandwich is unapologetically vegan (although I myself am not vegan).

    Instead of mayonnaise, this salad uses tahini, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to create a delicious, hearty sauce. Even if you're a mayonnaise lover, you'll love the creamy, nuttiness and won't miss the white stuff.

    aerial view of all ingredients: bowl of chickpeas, celery, red onion, dill, parsley, dijon, tahini, and lemon.

    How to make a chickpea "chicken" salad sandwich

    This chickpea "chicken" salad is really easy peasy, and requires no cooking -- just the opening of a can and a little bit of chopping.

    Combine all of the ingredients into a medium-sized bowl and give it a good mix. Use a fork to mash up some of the chickpeas. I typically try to mash up about ⅓ of the chickpeas, keeping the remaining ⅔ whole.

    aerial view of bowl with all of the ingredients to make chickpea "chicken" salad

    Tips for making this Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    • Spread chickpeas out on a paper towel, drying them off and discarding any loose shells.
    • Toast your bread. This keeps the bread from getting soggy and also provides a delicious crunch.
    • Place a big piece of green lettuce on each side of the bread. This also keeps the bread from getting soggy, especially if you are packing this sandwich the night before you're going to eat it.
    cut sandwich so you can see inside on white plate on top of white napkin

    Other uses for chickpeas

    A can of chickpeas are the most perfect pantry staple because you can do so much with them.

    Try making homemade hummus or this homemade falafel. While not using a can of chickpeas, there's this salmon with yogurt tahini dressing that's delish if you're looking for other ways to use your tahini.

    My daughter also loves roasted chickpeas. I wash, drain and dry the chickpeas on a paper towel, spread the dry chickpeas on a baking sheet, sprinkle with olive oil and salt and roast at 425 for about 8-10 minutes. I shake the pan halfway through to ensure that all parts of the chickpeas get crispy. B pops them like popcorn, and I love it.

    chickpea "chicken" salad on white plate with can of soda and bowl of mixture in background

    Stay safe and be well,

    kathryn

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    Easy Chickpea "Chicken" Salad Sandwich

    This healthy chickpea "chicken" sandwich has all of the things I love about a chicken salad sandwich...with delicious chickpeas instead of chicken. It's naturally vegan, easily made gluten free, and so darn tasty.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
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    Ingredients

    • 1 can chickpeas, drained
    • 4 stalks celery, chopped finely
    • ½ red onion, chopped finely
    • ½ cup parsley, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon dill
    • 5 tablespoon tahini
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ lemon, squeezed

    Instructions

    • Spread chickpeas out on a couple layers of paper towels. Roll them around until they're somewhat dry, discarding any loose shells.
    • Combine all ingredients into a medium-sized bowl and stir, mashing some of the chickpeas with a fork. Place mixture between two slices of bread, top with lettuce and tomato, and you've got yourself a delicious sandwich.

    Notes

    Make ahead: This salad can be made 2-3 days in advance and keeps well for 2-3 additional days if covered in an airtight container. 
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    1. Tiffany B. says

      November 26, 2021 at 8:28 pm

      5 stars
      This tasted so delicious! I added black pepper, seasoned salt, and a dash of cayenne. I also used mayo on the bread! I doesn't taste like chicken, but it's good in its own right Chickpea salad sandwich can be a thing.

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      • Kathryn says

        November 27, 2021 at 6:17 pm

        Thanks for making this, Tiffany, and an extra thank you for coming back and leaving your feedback! ❤️❤️

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