Mashed Chickpea Salad(And Sandwich Option) Recipe

Name: Mashed Chickpea Salad(And Sandwich Option)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; ½ cup celery, sliced; ½ cup carrot, diced (I chop carrots and celery in the food processor); 14-⅓ cup scallion, sliced; ¼ cup hummus (or tahini or any vegan mayo works too); 1 -2 tablespoon mustard (stoneground or dijon); sea salt & cracked pepper, to taste; 1 dash garlic powder; 1 lemon, juice of (optional); 1 small handful pumpkin seeds (optional); paprika, garnish (or smoked paprika); 2 -4 slices of your favorite bread; leafy greens; 1 avocado, mashed (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup celery, sliced
½ cup carrot, diced (I chop carrots and celery in the food processor)
14-⅓ cup scallion, sliced
¼ cup hummus (or tahini or any vegan mayo works too)
1 -2 tablespoon mustard (stoneground or dijon)
sea salt & cracked pepper, to taste
1 dash garlic powder
1 lemon, juice of (optional)
1 small handful pumpkin seeds (optional)
paprika, garnish (or smoked paprika)
2 -4 slices of your favorite bread
leafy greens
1 avocado, mashed (optional)

1
Drain and rinse your chickpeas, place in medium size bowl and roughly mash with a fork, potato masher or pastry blender.
2
Add the remaining ingredients and combine.
3
Add more hummus if you like it creamier and taste for seasoning.
4
Serve however you like.
5
Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week.
6
*If you find your hummus is a bit thick, thin it out with a tablespoon or two of water.
7
This will make for a perfect consistency to use as a binder without being overly thick and/or drying as well.
8
For sandwich:.
9
Layer your bottom slice of bread with leafy greens, add your chickpea salad on top.
10
On the underside of your top slice of bread, add some optional mashed avocado (tomato slices would be great too).
11
Cut in half or eat as is.

119

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, ½ cup celery, sliced, ½ cup carrot, diced (I chop carrots and celery in the food processor), 14-⅓ cup scallion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Mashed Chickpea Salad(And Sandwich Option) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mashed Chickpea Salad(And Sandwich Option)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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