An easy recipe that takes minutes to prepare. It is perfect for brunch, lunch, dinner, or snack. It is a vegetarian and vegan alternative to tuna or chicken salad. This sandwich is packed full of plant-based protein. Serve it as a salad, sandwich, or wrap using lettuce or tortilla!
This recipe is sponsored by Bare Beans.
In under five minutes, you can enjoy a simple chickpea salad sandwich - think chicken salad but with delicious plant-based protein instead! This is a creamy and filling recipe that is perfect for brunch, lunch or quick dinner. It serves as a vegetarian and vegan (if vegan mayo is used) alternative to tuna or chicken salad!
You are going to enjoy the creamy deliciousness of chickpeas, mayo and crunchiness from the celery in every bite. This recipe has all the traditional flavors of a chicken salad, without the chicken for those on a vegan or vegetarian diet.
If you are looking for a protein-packed salad or a recipe that is great for meal prep, this is it! Using Garbanzo Bare Beans makes this recipe extra quick and healthier than using canned beans, there’s no draining, rinsing, drying, or cooking needed. You simply open the pouch of Bare Beans, and they are ready to eat!
Related: Green Beans with Crispy Chickpeas
What are chickpeas?
Chickpeas and garbanzo beans are one in the same. This recipe calls for Garbanzo Bare Beans, they are ready to eat, with no added preservatives, firming, or coloring agents, unlike soggy chickpeas from a can. Not to mention, there’s no added salt!
Are chickpeas good for you?
Yes! Chickpeas contain protein, folate, fiber, iron, phosphorus, and polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. They are great for those who have diabetes, heart disease plus, chickpeas are high in fiber leaving you feeling full.
Chickpea Salad Ingredients
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
- 1 10 oz. bag Garbanzo Bare Beans (chickpeas)
- 1 stalk diced celery
- 2 thinly sliced green onions
- 2 ½ Tablespoons mayonnaise (or your favorite vegan alternative)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 8 slices bread or 4 croissants
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Arugula (or lettuce of choice) for a crunchy topping
This chickpea salad sandwich is super versatile which allows you to make swaps with any of your favorite vegetables. You can add-in sliced cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, bell peppers, white or green onion for a variety of flavor combinations. We challenge you to make it your own!
How to make Garbanzo Bare Beans Salad Sandwiches
In a medium bowl, add in the 10 oz. bag of Garbanzo Bare Beans, and smash with a fork or cut repeatedly with a sharp knife (you can also use a food processer, just work in quick pulses so you don't end up with hummus).
Combine the chickpeas with the thinly sliced celery and green onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and celery seed. Add kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Taste and salt until the flavor pops! If the salad is dry, you can simply add more mayonnaise.
Assemble the chickpea salad sandwich: Spread salad onto bread of your choice (especially good on a croissant.) Can add a crunchy lettuce or garnish of choice.
For bread-free fans, place the salad on a leaf of lettuce for a gluten-free, carb-free wrap. Or you could simply eat the chickpea salad straight from the bowl!
