Lemony Chickpea Salad Sandwiches (Printable Version)

Zesty chickpeas and fresh veggies create a vibrant plant-based sandwich with tangy lemon and creamy dressing.

# Ingredients:

→ Chickpea Salad Filling

01 - 800 grams canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 60 grams chopped celery
03 - 30 grams chopped red onion
04 - 15 grams chopped fresh parsley
05 - 60 grams vegan mayonnaise
06 - 15 millilitres freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 2.5 millilitres Dijon mustard
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Ground black pepper, to taste

→ Sandwich Assembly

10 - 8 slices whole-wheat bread

# Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
02 - Add celery, red onion, parsley, vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to mashed chickpeas. Mix thoroughly to create a uniform salad.
03 - Evenly distribute the chickpea salad over half of the bread slices, then top with the remaining bread slices. Cut each sandwich in half if preferred.
04 - Wrap each sandwich individually in plastic wrap or aluminium foil and refrigerate for up to three days.

# Notes:

01 - For best texture, toast bread just before serving to maintain crispness and warmth.