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Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Savory Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich You’ll Love

Discover this Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich, combining savory chickpeas and creamy vegan aioli for a healthy and delicious lunch.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Plant-Based
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can (28 oz) Chickpeas drained and mashed
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper any color, diced
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 1 large Purple Onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons Brined Capers optional
  • 1 tablespoon Dulse Flakes optional
For the Aioli
  • 1 large Avocado ripe
  • 1 cup Cashews soaked
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1.5 teaspoons Dijon Mustard adjust to taste
  • 5 cloves Garlic grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • high-speed blender
  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Aioli Preparation
  1. Combine avocado, soaked cashews, lemon juice, water, Dijon mustard, garlic, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready.
Chickpea Preparation
  1. Drain chickpeas and pulse in a food processor until slightly chunky. Do not over-process.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Mix smashed chickpeas, bell pepper, celery, purple onion, capers, and dulse flakes in a bowl.
Add Aioli
  1. Fold in three-quarters of the aioli into the chickpea mixture. Adjust seasoning as desired.
Chill
  1. Refrigerate salad mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve
  1. Spoon the mixture onto bread or wraps and serve. Add fresh dill and nori sheets if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store in airtight container for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for 3 months, thaw before serving.

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