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Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

September 20, 2021 By Patricia 40 Comments

Chickpea Salad Sandwiches are great to serve for a lunchtime meal. This vegetarian sandwich is similar to a traditional chicken or tuna salad sandwich, with amazing texture and taste.

Chickpea Salad Sandwiches are a tasty, meatless option for parties or lunch. These vegetarian sandwiches are so tasty!

I originally posted this recipe back in 2012. My, how time flies! This is one of my favorites, and I haven’t changed anything except to update the photos.

Way back when, I made these Chickpea Salad Sandwiches for my younger sister’s baby shower. These sandwiches make a wonderful vegetarian option for a lunchtime party (or for your lunch hour at work). 

Chickpea Salad Sandwiches are a tasty option for any meal. This vegetarian sandwich is filling and flavorful!

I love chickpeas! They’re so versatile, and good for you. For a hearty dish that includes chickpeas, try my Potato, Chickpea, and Spinach Curry. If you’re a fan of skillet meals like I am, you’ll enjoy my Creamy Skillet Swiss Chard and Chickpeas with Crunchy Breadcrumbs. If you’d rather just have a touch of chickpeas in your dish, try my Pasta with Rapini and Crispy Chickpeas. Bet you’ll have a hard time not snacking on them as you prep this dish! 

Chickpea Salad Sandwiches are a fabulous meal any day of the week. These vegetarian sandwiches are full of flavor and texture!

This salad, with its texture and flavor, was the perfect filling for the soft, buttery croissants that are always welcome at events like a wedding or baby shower.

The chickpea salad sandwiches are filling (we can thank the chickpeas for that!), and include some crunch from celery and green onions. Only a few other ingredients — mayonnaise, mustard, and salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper —  are added as a finishing touch. 

Chickpea Salad Sandwiches are great for lunch, for for a special event like a baby shower! You'll love these flavorful, filling vegetarian sandwiches.

What’s a sandwich without some sides like salad greens, sliced tomatoes, and Swiss cheese? Chickpea salad sandwiches are perfect as-is, but I loooooove a loaded sandwich with all the extras!

One of these days I need to mix things up and make a batch of this salad with dried cranberries and slivered almonds, but I just love the original version so much. It’s my go-to, for sure!

Chickpea Salad Sandwiches are fun and flavorful for any meal. You'll love these vegetarian sandwiches anytime!

Of course we had a lot of leftovers after the shower (my Italian family always makes more than needed). When the rest of my family got together later that day, we served leftovers, and sat on the deck eating, chatting, and visiting. The chickpea salad sandwiches were most definitely a hit, even with the little kids!

Make chickpea salad sandwiches the next time you you need a great lunch, or something fabulous to serve for a get together. Note: you can easily make this a vegan option by using your favorite vegan mayo.

Chickpea Salad Sandwiches are a fabulous vegetarian sandwich great for any meal. You'll love these sandwiches for their big flavor!

Nutrition

Calories

236 cal

Fat

20 g

Carbs

10 g

Protein

3 g
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Serves Serves 4-6

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Ingredients

  • 2, 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 green onions, chipped in small pieces
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard (more or less to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne red pepper, to taste
  • Salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish, salad greens, tomato slices, cheese
  • Crunchy bread or croissants

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse a few times. If you don’t have a food processor, first mash the chickpeas in a medium-sized bowl with a potato masher, then add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
  2. Don't pulse the mixture too long, as you want the consistency to be a little chunky.
  3. After pulsing or mashing, remove and discard some of the chickpea skins you might find.
  4. Mix well, taste, and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  5. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Comments

  1. Sissy says

    September 10, 2012 at 11:22 am

    This are so good and I know I will be carrying them to school this year! One suggestion, learned after enduring too many soggy-bread tuna fish sandwiches, is to place the chickpea salad in a small, seperate container from the bread and then make the sandwich when ready to eat. I may try adding golden raisins. Yum!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 10, 2012 at 1:24 pm

      Good idea! I think you could even try adding hard boiled eggs, too!
      Reply
  2. Julia {The Roasted Root} says

    September 11, 2012 at 5:14 am

    ohhhh you've got it going on with this one! I love chickpeas and had never thought of using them for a salad. I have 3 cans of chick peas in my pantry right now as well as all the other ingredients on hand, so I'm making this tomorrow for lunch! Great thinking!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 11, 2012 at 4:30 pm

      Awesome! Let me know if you like it - I looooove it!
      Reply
  3. troudeface says

    November 1, 2012 at 1:01 am

    Hey, ever tried to make a full recipe of this (without the bread) and leaving it in the fridge over 4-5 days? Does it keep well? I would be the only one eating it, so...
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 1, 2012 at 4:30 am

      I only had one day's worth of leftovers, which kept just fine. Not sure if 4-5 would be too long for it? If I had to guess I'd say more like 2-3 days at the most.
      Reply
    • Peavey says

      June 23, 2013 at 2:23 am

      I know this is many months later, but I went on a flight recently, and worked two twelve hour shifts the two days before, so I made this three days before my flight, and they were fine three days later for my flight. I wouldn't push much more than that, but I did keep the filling separate from the bread, and assemble them as I left my house (Because just the filling would be considered a gel, in the 3 ounce container or less, but as a sandwich is considered food which for a domestic flight was allowed)
      Reply
      • Patricia says

        June 23, 2013 at 4:42 pm

        Thanks for the feedback!
        Reply
  4. Erin says

    December 29, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    Wow, this was so delicious, Patricia! It’s become a favorite of my vegan family. Thank you!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 29, 2015 at 3:56 pm

      That's so great to hear, Erin! Thanks so much!
      Reply
  5. Holly says

    October 30, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    Omg this looks amazing! I was already hungry before I read this post, now I'm starving haha! xx http://hollyhabeck.com
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 30, 2017 at 3:35 pm

      Haa! Thanks so much, Holly - hope you get a chance to try it!
      Reply
  6. Elyse George says

    October 30, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    I like chicken salad and have been looking for more meatless swap recipes - this is perfect!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 3, 2017 at 2:18 am

      That's great, Elyse! I hope you give it a try, and enjoy!
      Reply
  7. Berniedette of PetiteAndToned says

    October 30, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    OMG, sis! This looks amazing! I definitely need to try it this weekend! xoxo, Berniedette | PetiteAndToned.com
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 3, 2017 at 2:18 am

      Hope you like it!! Thanks so much!
      Reply
  8. Helena says

    October 30, 2017 at 5:37 pm

    Hi Patricia! Your sandwiches look amazing! I was not hungry but after reading your post I became :-)Thank you for sharing!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 3, 2017 at 2:18 am

      Haa! Then my job here is done, Helena! :) Glad you like this! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  9. Marisa says

    October 30, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    This looks sooo yum! I love hummus so this will be a win! I really need to get a food processor! Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 3, 2017 at 2:17 am

      Thanks, Marisa! Good news is that you can easily mash up the chickpeas with a potato masher or fork! Hope you give it a try!
      Reply
  10. Leah says

    October 30, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    These sandwiches sound so good! What a great lunch!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 3, 2017 at 2:12 am

      Thanks, Leah! Hope you give 'em a try!
      Reply
  11. Fashion & Invites says

    October 30, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    I can't wait to try this recipe - very healthy - and it looks so delicious! Such a great dish to serve at a party or to just make while you are at home.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 3, 2017 at 2:12 am

      Thanks so much! Yes - it's perfect for parties, or just lunch!
      Reply
  12. Kate says

    October 31, 2017 at 1:53 am

    This looks soooo good! I feel like I could even get my hubby on board!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 3, 2017 at 2:12 am

      Thanks, Kate! If he likes chicken salad or tuna salad, it's so similar! :)
      Reply
  13. Marissa says

    October 31, 2017 at 3:47 am

    How delicious! I never thought of chickpeas as a filling before.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 3, 2017 at 2:11 am

      Hi Marissa! It's really good - I love this easy filling!
      Reply
  14. Cait Weingartner says

    October 31, 2017 at 11:01 am

    That sandwich looks amazing! I've never even heard of chickpea salad, but what a wonderful idea. It's always nice to try new things and update old favorites like sandwiches. As always, your photos are incredible!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 3, 2017 at 2:11 am

      Thanks, Cait! It's really easy to make, too! I love it! Thanks so much for your kind words
      Reply
  15. Soniya says

    October 31, 2017 at 1:18 pm

    This looks so creamy and delicious my family is a big fan of chicken salad and I am sure they will love this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 3, 2017 at 2:10 am

      Thanks, Soniya! You won't even miss the chicken :) Hope you try it!
      Reply
  16. Megan Anne says

    October 31, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    This sounds so yummy! Something I can defiantly see myself trying to make very soon!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 3, 2017 at 2:10 am

      Thanks, Megan Anne! Hope you give it a try, and enjoy!
      Reply
  17. moumita says

    October 31, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    simple instructions and lovely pictures
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 3, 2017 at 2:08 am

      Thanks so much!
      Reply
  18. Jacque says

    October 31, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    Sounds like the perfect lunch
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 3, 2017 at 2:06 am

      Definitely! Thanks, Jacque!
      Reply
  19. Polly says

    November 4, 2017 at 11:25 pm

    Really great taste. Thank you.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:37 pm

      Thank you, Polly!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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