Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

Submitted by Miss_Elaine

"After becoming a vegetarian, I missed certain sandwiches that I used to make on a regular basis. In an effort to substitute, I came up with this faux chicken salad-esque spread that is delicious on whole grain bread or in a pita pocket! It is an easy go-to because I usually have everything in my pantry. Substitute any ingredients that you might use in your chicken or tuna salad!"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 4 sandwiches

ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and slightly mashed
• 2 small celery ribs, with their leaves
• 1⁄4 cup chopped water chestnut
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (or vegannaise)
• 1 teaspoon dry ranch dressing mix
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Mix all ingredients, and serve on whole grain bread or in pita pockets with lettuce and tomato.
2. Better when made ahead and chilled.

Reviews

[LadyNomad]

This was really tasty! I did not have the relish (hate pickles) or water chestnuts on hand, but I don't think that hurt the results. I used homemade vegan mayonnaise and homemade ranch dressing mix. Every regular store-bought ranch mix I've ever seen contained dried buttermilk, so people who want to make this recipe vegan will need to find an alternative. For that I used recipe #28324, Ranch Dip and Dressing Mix here: http://www.food.com/recipe/ranch-dip-and-dressing-mix-28324

 

[tamalita]

Unbelievably delicious! Thank you!

 

[tinyfoxes]

Good recipe! Made it exactly as described. It has a nice flavor.

 

[gailanng]

I think I made this a while back, like two years, 4 months--and again yesterday. Added extra mayo. It is the noblest of all emulsions!

 

[Sharon123]

Yum! Delicious! I scaled the recipe down for 1 sandwich. Loved it! Thanks! Made for New Kids on the Block game.