{"id":25086,"date":"2023-06-15T10:16:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T14:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bowlofdelicious.com\/?p=25086"},"modified":"2023-06-15T10:16:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T14:16:51","slug":"chickpea-salad-sandwiches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowlofdelicious.com\/chickpea-salad-sandwiches\/","title":{"rendered":"Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This smashed chickpea salad sandwich serves as a vegetarian and vegan alternative to chicken and tuna salad! It’s cheap to make and packed full of plant-based protein for a flavorful and filling lunch. It’s perfect for making ahead and meal prep. This chickpea salad sandwich features chickpeas, partially smashed, and tossed with a creamy lemon garlic mayo, green onions, and fresh herbs. Serve on bread, on crackers, lettuce wraps, or any way you’d serve chicken or tuna salad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chickpeas are such a versatile and delicious plant-based protein. They’re inexpensive, extremely nutritious<\/a> and high in all kinds of vitamins and minerals. And because they are high in both protein and fiber, they’re satisfying and keep you feeling full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I almost always have a couple cans of chickpeas in my pantry, whether it’s for this chickpea salad, or some of my other favorite chickpea recipes like chickpea curry<\/a>, homemade hummus<\/a>, or crispy roasted chickpeas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This chickpea salad can be made ahead of time and assembled for sandwiches when you need it, making it perfect for meal prep. Bonus: my kids LOVED it. I can’t WAIT to make it again and again, and I know you’ll love this delicious easy recipe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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