Easy Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe – Only 5 Ingredients!

Today’s vegan chickpea salad sandwich recipe is going to rock your world! Made with only 5 ingredients in about 10 minutes, this easy recipe is simpler than most chickpea salad sandwich recipes you’ll find online, yet it has delicious flavor and a nice texture. Perfect for vegan meal prep!

This sandwich has been my family’s favorite go-to recipe to pack for lunch at work. We also bring it with us when we travel.

Here’s how it became our travel staple food.

A few years ago when we still lived in Alabama, my husband Rob and I were flying from Dallas to Seattle.

Before we left our house, I packed a couple of chickpea salad sandwiches and a little container of baby carrots so that we had something to eat on that 4-hour flight.

The idea was to avoid the stress of having to search for vegan-friendly food at the airport while running from one plane to another.

As soon as our lunchtime hunger pangs struck, we unwrapped our sandwiches and dug in. After a few bites, Rob’s face lit up and he told me: ‘These are SOOO GOOD!’

For the rest of the meal, he kept complimenting his sandwich after virtually every bite. He even said that he felt bad for the rest of the people on the plane because they had no idea what they were missing out on!

I made these sandwiches before, but for some reason Rob appreciated them so much more on that flight.

Since that day, I’ve been making the chickpea salad sandwiches at least once a week. We especially like it with some fresh carrots on the side.

The beauty of this chickpea salad is that its flavor and texture are somewhere in between tuna, chicken, and egg salads.

So if you’ve been missing those since you went vegan, you just found a perfect plant-based replacement.

Tuna salad sandwich used to be Rob’s go-to lunch option to bring to work before we went vegan. He was skeptical when I first introduced this chickpea salad sandwich into our lunch rotation.

It took him just a few bites to find out that it’s good and filling. And a flight to Seattle to love it even more!

There’s been lots of versions of this salad posted all over the internet, but my version is as simple and delicious as it gets. No need to mess with perfection, right? 🙂

This chickpea salad works great dressed with Vegenaise or Just Mayo, but if you prefer not to use packaged stuff from the store, you can try your hand at making homemade vegan mayo.

By the way, if you’d like to change things up, this chickpea salad recipe goes beyond sandwiches – add it to wraps, top salads with it, or eat as is.

The latter option is very familiar to me since in Russia, where I grew up, mayo-based salads of this kind are hugely popular around the holidays.

My version, however, is way healthier than what you’d normally see on a Russian holiday table.

Beans are loaded with nutrition, easy on the wallet, and very versatile for all kinds of cooking.

In fact, regular bean consumption may be the one single predictor of a longer lifespan, as explained in this informative short video by Michael Greger, MD.

What side dishes can I serve with a chickpea salad sandwich?

This chickpea salad sandwich goes really well with a side of chipotle coleslaw, or some slow cooker collard greens if you’re in the mood for Southern-inspired comfort food experience.

Looking for more delicious and easy sandwich ideas? This vegan tofu banh mi sandwich has been our family’s other sandwich obsession lately.

This recipe is a part of my collection of healthy vegan recipes made with easy to find everyday pantry staple foods found in every vegan pantry.

If you’ve tried this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out! Give it a star rating below, pin it to Pinterest, tag @vegan_runner_eats on Instagram, or leave a comment.

Yield: 2 sandwiches

Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe

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This it the easiest vegan chickpea salad sandwich recipe you'll ever find! Made with only 5 ingredients, yet full of delicious, savory flavors. Make it in advance for meal planning, or right before lunch for a quick and wholesome meal. Dairy free, egg free, gluten free if used with gluten free bread.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chickpea Salad:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup finely chopped pickles
• 1/3 cup finely chopped celery stalk
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onions
• 2 Tbsp vegan mayo (I use Just Mayo or Vegenaise)

Optional:

• 1/2 tsp kelp powder (adds seafood-like flavor)
• 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning

To Serve:

• 4 slices whole-grain bread, toasted
• 1/4 ripe avocado, sliced (optional)
• Spinach or lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mash all of the chickpeas with a potato masher until almost all of the beans are broken down. A few whole chickpeas left is ok.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning. If you'd like the chickpea salad to taste more like tuna salad, add kelp powder and/or Old Bay seasoning to taste.

To Assemble the Sandwiches:

1. Toast bread slices (2 per sandwich). Spread as much chickpea salad as you'd like on the bottom slices. Spread avocado (if using) on the top slices. Add lettuce or spinach leaves on top of chickpea salad. Put both slices together to close the sandwich. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1 sandwich
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 552Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 0mgCarbohydrates: 80gFiber: 21gSugar: 14gProtein: 25g

Please note that the provided nutritional information data is approximate.

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