One of my favorite lunches to prepare is my version of a tuna salad sandwich. Instead of using tuna, I go with chickpeas. Now I won’t lie to you all. Chickpeas by no way resemble the texture or taste of tuna. But, it’s a damn good replacement and a great source of protein.
UPDATE: This recipe was originally posted on August 9, 2018. I have added some updates to the recipe
I love pairing the sandwich with a pickle or even a handful of plain chips. The best part about this chickpea salad sandwich is that you can jazz it up with a bit of everything to your liking. There is no right or wrong way to making it. I personally try to make it as close to the traditional tuna salad as I can. I even like to add a bit of mustard on top for a bit of a tang.
And there you have it. I promise it’s quick, simple, delicious, and filling. If chickpeas don’t do it for you, I have seen some use Heart of Palm for a more tuna texture. Again, this recipe is so flexible that you can jazz it up depending on how you may be feeling for the day.
Prep Time: 5 mins | Total Time: 5 mins
Course: Lunch
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 can Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
1 tbsp Sweet Salad Cubes
1 tbsp Mayonnaise
1/3 cup Finely diced yellow onions
1 Small handful of spinach
Instructions
1. Open your canned chickpeas and drain
2. Using a food processor or a fork, smash your chickpeas until they become a mashed consistency. Try not to oversmash. Leave some chunks there
3. Add the smashed chickpeas into a bowl and throw in your mayonnaise, salad cubes, and onions
4. Stir everything together until everything is evenly mixed
5. Add to your sandwich!!
Notes
You can use raw chickpeas for this recipe, but you will need to soak them overnight prior to preparing
UPDATE: This recipe was originally posted on August 9, 2018. I have added some updates to the recipe
I love pairing the sandwich with a pickle or even a handful of plain chips. The best part about this chickpea salad sandwich is that you can jazz it up with a bit of everything to your liking. There is no right or wrong way to making it. I personally try to make it as close to the traditional tuna salad as I can. I even like to add a bit of mustard on top for a bit of a tang.
And there you have it. I promise it’s quick, simple, delicious, and filling. If chickpeas don’t do it for you, I have seen some use Heart of Palm for a more tuna texture. Again, this recipe is so flexible that you can jazz it up depending on how you may be feeling for the day.
Easy Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This Chickpea Salad goes perfectly for your lunch on a sandwichPrep Time: 5 mins | Total Time: 5 mins
Course: Lunch
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 can Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
1 tbsp Sweet Salad Cubes
1 tbsp Mayonnaise
1/3 cup Finely diced yellow onions
1 Small handful of spinach
Instructions
1. Open your canned chickpeas and drain
2. Using a food processor or a fork, smash your chickpeas until they become a mashed consistency. Try not to oversmash. Leave some chunks there
3. Add the smashed chickpeas into a bowl and throw in your mayonnaise, salad cubes, and onions
4. Stir everything together until everything is evenly mixed
5. Add to your sandwich!!
Notes
You can use raw chickpeas for this recipe, but you will need to soak them overnight prior to preparing
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