Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich Nutritious and Easy Meal

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 0.25 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped
• to taste salt and pepper
• as needed bread of choice
• as needed leafy greens for serving
• optional sliced tomatoes or cucumber for additional toppings

Instructions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until desired consistency—some whole, some mashed.
2. Add vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the mashed chickpeas, mixing until well combined.
3. Stir in the finely chopped celery, red onion, and bell pepper, as well as the chopped dill or parsley.
4. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, mixing thoroughly.
5. Toast the bread slices if desired for an extra crunch.
6. Spread a generous amount of the chickpea salad mixture onto one slice of bread.
7. Top with leafy greens and any additional toppings such as sliced tomatoes or cucumbers.
8. Place another slice of bread on top, press down gently, and cut the sandwich in half if desired.
9. Repeat with remaining ingredients if making multiple sandwiches.