Chickpea Salad Sandwich Vegan (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy mashed chickpeas with tahini, herbs and veggies on soft seeded bread - a satisfying plant-based lunch option.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Chickpea Salad

01 - 1 can chickpeas (15-ounce or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained)
02 - 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
03 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon capers
06 - 1 rib celery, chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons tahini
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Pepper, to taste

→ Sandwich Assembly

10 - 4 slices bread
11 - Lettuce
12 - Microgreens
13 - Julienne carrots
14 - Cucumber

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Add all the chickpea salad ingredients into a bowl and mash with a fork or masher until creamy, or pulse in a food processor until combined but not pureed. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
02 - Spread the chickpea salad on the bottom slice of bread. Add lettuce, microgreens, julienne carrots, and cucumber. Season with a bit of salt and pepper, then press with the top slice of bread. Serve and enjoy!

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - The chickpea salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
02 - Tahini can be substituted with vegan mayo or hummus for a different flavor.