Description
Experience a burst of freshness with this Scrumptious Chickpea Salad Sandwich—a delightful blend of creamy chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and zesty lemon. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, this sandwich is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients. Enjoy it on whole grain bread or in a lettuce wrap for a refreshing meal that’s both hearty and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the drained chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly broken down but still chunky.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt and lemon juice until well combined.
- Add the diced cucumber, bell pepper, and dill; mix until evenly distributed.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired. Optionally add garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor.
- Spread the chickpea salad on slices of whole grain bread to assemble your sandwich. Cut in half and serve immediately or pack for lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (about 180g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg