Tahini and Herb Chickpea Salad Sandwich with smashed chickpeas, tahini, dill, chives, currants and almonds is packed with delicious flavor and is perfect for a filling and easy to throw together lunch or dinner!
Have you ever thought to use beans in a salad sandwich? It’s genius! This Tahini & Herb Chickpea Salad Sandwich is an effortless and tasty way to enjoy any meatless meal. Especially if you’re in a pinch for time. It’s so easy!
This is not your basic sandwich. Not only does it use beans as a protein base, but it’s also loaded flavor, texture and goes that extra mile with nutrients that will leave you feeling satisfied. Carrots, dill and chives give it some brightness and freshness. Toasted almonds offer a nutty crunch. And currants offer a subtle teeny burst of sweetness. Pile the salad on top of hearty toasted bread with some lettuce for one tasty meal. I mean can a sandwich get any better??
Why Make This Chickpea Salad Sandwich??
I’m telling you, you guys are going to die over this sandwich! For one, it’s SO easy and only takes 10 minutes to throw together. All it takes is a bowl, a can of beans, a few pantry items and a handful of fresh herbs. And you know what one bowl means right?…cleanup is a breeze!
Not into sandwiches? Try the chickpea salad in a wrap or on a pile of greens. Or make a big batch to keep in the fridge for a few days to snack on with crackers or some veggies.
If you’re over tuna and chicken salad sandwiches, this bean salad is def worth a try. It’s savory, subtly sweet, creamy, crunchy, hearty, bright, seriously satisfying and a vegetarian sandwich lover’s dream! So grab your chickpeas and get down with this goodness!
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Tahini & Herb Chickpea Salad Sandwich
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 10 Minutes
- Yield: 2 Sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Description
Tahini and Herb Chickpea Salad Sandwich with smashed chickpeas, tahini, dill, chives, currants and almonds is packed with delicious flavor and is perfect for a filling and easy to throw together lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Garbanzo Bean Salad:
1 can (15oz) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp. tahini
1 Tbsp. EVOO
3 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. maple syrup
2 tsp. dijon
1/2 c. shredded carrots, about 1 medium carrot
2 Tbsp. chives, minced
2 Tbsp. dill, chopped
2 tsp. parsley, chopped
1/3 c. chopped toasted almonds
2 Tbsp. currants
For the Sandwich:
Sandwich bread, toasted optional
Lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Add beans to a medium bowl and lightly mash with a fork or potato masher. Stir in tahini, EVOO, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup and dijon. Toss in shredded carrot, chives, dill, parsley, almonds and currants. If the salad seems dry, add in more tahini and adjust seasonings as desired. (depending on the brand of garbanzo beans, some might be drier).
- To assemble the sandwich, top bread slices (toasted or untoasted) with lettuce and chickpea salad. Enjoy!
Keywords: chickpea sandwich, vegetarian sandwich, vegetarian, lunch, garbanzo beans, chickpeas, bean salad, chickpea salad, sandwich, garbanzo bean sandwich, tahini, dill, chives
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