Mashed Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
In short: Roughly mashed chickpeas folded with creamy dressing, celery, pickles and dill make a no-cook sandwich filling that is ready in 10 minutes. It takes about 10 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 415 kcal
Mashed chickpeas have the right soft crumble for a sandwich filling, and a creamy dressing with mustard, lemon and dill turns them into something close to a classic deli salad. Celery and pickled cucumber add crunch and sharpness. There is no cooking, which makes it good for hot days, and the filling keeps for four days in the fridge. Pile it into bread with lettuce and tomato, or serve it on crackers.
Instructions
- Tip the chickpeas into a large bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher until about two thirds are broken down. Leave some whole for texture.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper until evenly mixed.
- Fold in the celery, spring onions, pickled cucumbers and dill.
- Taste and adjust, adding more lemon juice or salt if needed. Chill for 15 minutes if you have time.
- Spread the filling over four slices of bread, top with lettuce and tomato, and finish with the remaining slices. Cut in half and serve.
Tips
- Do not mash too finely, or the filling turns to paste. A mix of broken and whole chickpeas gives it body.
- Stir in a spoonful of capers or a pinch of curry powder for variation, or use the filling as a topping for baked potatoes.
Questions and answers
How long does chickpea salad keep?
Up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. It is best to assemble the sandwiches just before eating so the bread does not go soggy.
Can I use another dressing instead of mayonnaise?
Yes. Thick plant yogurt, tahini thinned with lemon juice or mashed avocado all work. Adjust the salt, since each of them tastes different.
Can I serve this without bread?
Yes. Spoon it into lettuce cups, over salad leaves, in a wrap or into halved cucumbers for a low-carb option.
How long does it take to make Mashed Chickpea Salad Sandwiches?
About 10 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Mashed Chickpea Salad Sandwiches?
About 415 kcal per serving, with 16 g of protein, 57 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 415 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 13 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 880 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
