Can you eat chickpeas straight from the can?

Yes, absolutely. I use canned chickpeas almost exclusively. If available, be sure to use chickpeas with low sodium or no salt added.

Are chickpeas healthy?

Absolutely! Chickpeas are incredibly healthy and nutritious. They're packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a fantastic addition to any diet.

Can I make chickpea salad sandwiches ahead of time?

This is an excellent meal prep recipe. Make the chickpea salad, transfer it to an airtight container, and store it in the refrigerator. It's even better the next day.

Easy Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe (Vegan)

Name: Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 15-ounce can low-sodium or no salt added chickpeas; 2 Tbsp tahini; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 Tbsp maple syrup; 1 stalk of celery cut in half length-wise and finely chopped; 1/4 cup diced green onion; 1/4 cup sweet relish; 2 tsp. dried dill; Pinch of salt & pepper; 2 slices of your favorite whole grain bread; romaine or green leaf lettuce; sliced red onion; sliced tomatoes

Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Recipe by Shane Martin

Total Time10 minutes
Yield4 Sandwiches 1x
DietVegan

This chickpea salad sandwich recipe is bright, flavorful, and loaded with plant-based protein. It’s sure to become your new go-to recipe for a quick, healthy lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

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Chickpea Salad

1 15-ounce can low-sodium or no salt added chickpeas (affiliate link)
2 Tbsp tahini
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 stalk of celery cut in half length-wise and finely chopped
1/4 cup diced green onion
1/4 cup sweet relish
2 tsp. dried dill
Pinch of salt & pepper

For The Sandwich

2 slices of your favorite whole grain bread
romaine or green leaf lettuce
sliced red onion
sliced tomatoes

Instructions

Rinse and drain chickpeas (affiliate link). Add them to a large mixing bowl and smash up the chickpeas (affiliate link) with a fork or potato masher, leaving some of the chickpeas (affiliate link) whole for texture. You can also pulse them in a food processor. Just be sure not to blend too much.
Add the tahini, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup to a medium bowl and whisk until combined. Pour the dressing over the chickpeas (affiliate link), then add the green onion, celery, and sweet relish to the chickpea mixture. Stir everything together until well combined.
Set out two bread slices. Spread ½ cup of the chickpea salad onto one slice of bread. Add lettuce, a couple of tomato slices, and red onion to the other piece.
Put them together, make a sandwich, and enjoy.