Ingredients
- Canned Chickpeas (15-ounce can, drained and rinsed)
- Mayonnaise or Vegan Mayo (1/2 cup)
- Celery (1/2 cup, finely chopped)
- Red Onion (1/4 cup, finely minced)
- Dijon Mustard (1 tablespoon)
- Fresh Lemon Juice (1 teaspoon)
- Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
- Bread slices (4 slices, choice of bread)
Instructions
- Step 1: Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Place the chickpeas in a medium mixing bowl and mash them using a fork or a potato masher until they reach a chunky consistency, leaving some whole chickpeas for texture.
- Step 2: Add the mayonnaise (or vegan mayo), Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice to the bowl of mashed chickpeas. Stir until the wet ingredients are well incorporated.
- Step 3: Fold in the finely chopped celery and minced red onion. Mix gently until the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the chickpea mixture.
- Step 4: Season the salad generously with salt and black pepper, tasting and adjusting the seasoning, mustard, or lemon juice as desired. For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to chill.
- Step 5: To assemble the sandwiches, spread a desired amount of chickpea salad onto one slice of bread. Top with the second slice of bread, slice the sandwich in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftover chickpea salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but always store the mixture separately from the bread to prevent sogginess.
- Since this is a chilled salad, reheating is unnecessary; simply pull the mixture from the fridge about 10 minutes before serving to slightly temper the chill and enhance the blend of flavors.
- For a deluxe presentation, serve the salad on toasted sourdough with a crisp leaf of butter lettuce, a slice of ripe tomato, and a side of salty potato chips.
- The trick to a perfect mouthfeel is to mash about two-thirds of the chickpeas until creamy, ensuring the remaining third stays whole to provide satisfying textural bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American