Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich (Creamy, Easy & Protein-Packed)
This Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich is creamy, satisfying, and packed with plant-based protein. Made with mashed chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a creamy dairy-free dressing, this easy vegan lunch recipe is perfect for meal prep, work lunches, or quick weekday meals.
If you love classic egg salad or tuna salad sandwiches, this vegan chickpea sandwich is the ultimate plant-based alternative.
Why You’ll Love This Vegan Chickpea Sandwich
- 100% vegan and dairy-free
- High in plant-based protein and fiber
- Ready in under 15 minutes
- Budget-friendly ingredients
- Perfect for meal prep
Ingredients for Vegan Chickpea Salad
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp chopped celery
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving
- Whole grain or sourdough bread
- Lettuce or spinach
- Tomato slices (optional)
How to Make Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich
- Mash the chickpeas
In a bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork until mostly broken down but slightly chunky. - Mix the dressing
Stir in vegan mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, onion, celery, herbs, salt, and pepper. - Assemble the sandwich
Spread chickpea salad onto bread and top with fresh greens. - Serve immediately
Or chill mixture for 30 minutes to deepen flavor.
Tips for the Best Chickpea Salad
- Don’t over-mash — texture matters
- Add a pinch of turmeric for color
- For extra crunch, add chopped pickles
- For extra protein, stir in hemp seeds
Variations
- Spicy chickpea salad (add sriracha)
- Avocado chickpea salad
- Curry chickpea salad
- Oil-free version (use mashed avocado instead of mayo)
Storage
- Store in fridge up to 4 days
- Not freezer-friendly
- Perfect for weekly meal prep
Perfect For
- Vegan lunch ideas
- Back-to-school meal prep
- Quick dairy-free recipes
- High-protein plant-based meals
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