Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwiches + Picnic Tips

Entree, Vegan

Ingredients

1 – 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 Tablespoons vegan mayonnaise

2 Tablespoons red bell pepper, finely chopped

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

2 Tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

2 scallions, sliced thin

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (optional, for color)

Directions

In a large bowl, mash chickpeas using a fork or a potato ricer. Mash thoroughly, but leave the consistency chunky. We’re not going for hummus, here!

Add all other ingredients and stir to combine, mixing well.

Serve on your favorite sandwich bread, on crackers, or on baguette slices!

Notes

This recipe makes enough to create 3-4 sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Calories: 248 Sugar: 3.2g
Sodium: 299.3mg Fat: 9.3g
Saturated Fat: 1.2g Unsaturated Fat: 8.1g
Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 22.7g
Fiber: 7.3g Protein: 8.2g Cholesterol: 0g