This chickpea salad sandwich is the perfect, last-minute lunch. 5 ingredients and 5 minutes is all it takes for this simple, healthy sandwich!
Why you'll love this recipe
Get ready for the easiest plant-based lunch you'll ever make. 5 ingredients in 5 minutes is all you need to make the perfect substitute for egg salad or chicken salad. It's spreadable, so it's great for sandwiches, wraps, veggies, and crackers.
I started making this sandwich long before I built this blog. Over a decade later, it's still my favorite last-minute lunch! It's the easiest way I know how to convert chickpeas and a few pantry ingredients into a spreadable salad that literally saves the day.
During summer, I recommend using this chickpea spread on my veggie sandwich with a stack of fresh vegetables. YUM!
Ingredient notes
- cooked chickpeas - Use canned chickpeas or Instant Pot chickpeas
- mayonnaise - Use your favorite plant-based mayo or regular mayo.
- Dijon - This adds the perfect hint of spice.
- sea salt - If your chickpeas are salted, you may not need to add any salt.
- pepper - I always recommend freshly cracked black pepper.
How to make chickpea salad
* See full recipe below
Step 1: Drain and rinse chickpeas.
Step 2: Combine chickpeas, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper in mixing bowl and mash until well-combined.
Step 3: Serve on a sandwich or wrap with condiments, or as a spread for crackers or vegetables.
Other ways to enjoy mashed chickpea salad
- on sandwiches as a substitute for egg salad, chicken salad, or tuna salad
- as a spread on crackers or toast
- in a veggie wrap
- as a dip for vegetables
I can't tell you how many times I have busted out this very combination at the very last minute and found myself avoiding fast food, packaged junk food, or packaged health food.
While we're on the subject of timing, this recipe comes together in 5-minutes, making it the fastest protein salad recipe I have in my collection.
I've seen chickpea salad referred to as vegan egg salad and vegan chicken salad. I'm always game for a meatless substitute that's made with real food like chickpeas.
Sandwich add-ins
- diced celery
- diced onions
- diced cucumber
- pepitas (or your favorite nuts or seeds)
- garlic powder
- paprika
What's so great about chickpeas?
- naturally vegan
- great source of protein and fiber
- budget-friendly
- texture
- can be used in countless ways
More chickpea recipes
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ cups Cooked Chickpeas, or 1 (15 ounce can) drained
- 2 tablespoons Vegan Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon Sea Salt
- Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine CHICKPEAS, MAYO, DIJON, SALT, and PEPPER.
- Use a potato masher to mash the chickpeas with the other ingredients until combined and spreadable.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days.
NUTRITION
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Sharon says
Simple, quick and super easy to make and it’s delicious! I added celery to mine for a little bit of crunch. Definitely a keeper!
The Kitchen Girl says
Glad to hear it, Sharon 🙂 Yep, I love adding things to this chickpea salad too. Thanks for the review!
Dawn says
2nd time making this. It's easy to make. It's good just the way your recipe states, and it's also a good base for something fancier. Today I added celery, onion, and grated carrot. Thanks for the recipe.
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks Dawn, you're so right, mashed chickpea salad is a good base. Glad you're enjoying the recipe 🙂
Suzy says
I am always looking for new delicious recipes to make with chickpeas! Looks incredibly good!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks, Suzy! Hope you enjoy 🙂
Denise Condreay says
I'm going to make this, right now, for lunch. I like sandwiches.
Traci Antonovich says
So glad to hear it, Denise! Hope you love it 😉
Amy says
This sounds so filling and tasty, I need to try it!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks, Amy...enjoy!
Julia says
Love this recipe! So easy and tasty! 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks, Julia...you're so welcome 🙂
Angela says
I love a great vegan recipe and this is definitely it! Can't wait to try this for lunch today! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks, Angela! Hope you love it! 🙂
Cindy @ A Uniquely Edible Magic says
Yum! This looks so much like a regular egg mayo sandwich but so much healthier 🙂
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks, Cindy! Yes...it totally fits the bill 🙂 Enjoy!
Katherine says
The texture looks incredible. Such a delicious looking sandwich and great protein-packed veggie alternative.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks so much, Katherine...love our meatless proteins 🙂
Mary Bostow says
Okay how have I never tried this before?!?!! I love chickpeas and am always finding new ways to use them! This is totally going on my menu for lunch this week, so excited to give it a try!
Traci Antonovich says
Yay, thanks Mary!! I have a feeling you're going to lovvvve eating this chickpea salad on the regular 🙂
Pam Greer says
This chickpea salad is so delicious! We aren't even vegan and we love it!
Traci Antonovich says
Haha right there with you, Pam! Thanks for the kind words...day made 🙂
Tisha says
I need this for lunch!!! Chickpeas are a great alternative!
Traci Antonovich says
Haha thanks Tisha! Yes, this chickpea salad always saves the day for me 🙂
Liz says
I'm a vegetarian and sometimes it's hard to find good sandwich ideas. This one is perfect! Love it!
Traci Antonovich says
Awesome Liz! Even as a non-vegetarian, this one always hits the spot! Thanks 🙂