Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
Delicious and easy to prepare, these Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad Sandwiches are a perfect vegan option packed with flavor.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- Potato masher or fork
Ingredients
Chickpea Salad
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise regular or vegan
- ⅓ cup walnut pieces
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Optional for serving
- Bread or tortilla, lettuce, or crackers
- Spinach or lettuce of choice
- Red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
Making the Salad
- Stir chickpeas and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until chickpeas are evenly coated. Use a potato masher or fork to partially mash the chickpeas.
- Stir in walnuts, parsley, cranberries, lemon peel, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Serve with spinach (or lettuce of choice) and sliced onion on bread if desired. This can also be served in a tortilla, on lettuce, or as a dip with crackers.
Notes
Vegan: Use vegan mayonnaise. Substitutions: Substitute raisins or halved grapes for dried cranberries if desired. Add or substitute any of your favorite sandwich toppings (tomato, cucumber, avocado, micro greens) as desired. Storage: Store in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg
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