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August 22, 2016 Main Dishes

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Sandwich (Vegan)

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This colorful Mediterranean-style smashed chickpea salad sandwich is a healthy, protein-packed meal bursting with flavor and topped with a deliciously creamy vegan tzatziki.

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This delicious vegan chickpea salad sandwich offers a healthy alternative to traditional chickpea, chicken, and tuna salad sandwiches without sacrificing the protein or flavor. Tahini replaces the commonly used mayo, and offers a creamy texture while complementing the Mediterranean aromas. It is important to use a super smooth, high quality tahini, like this Seeds of Collaboration tahini that is sourced in the Middle East and contributes to Middle East Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow! Check it out here.

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I love to eat smashed chickpea and tahini sandwiches in a pita pocket or wrap for breakfast as well as lunch! They make such a simple, quick, anytime meal and fill me up for hours.

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Sandwich (Vegan)

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Sandwich (Vegan)

Yield: 2-3
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

This vegan Mediterranean-style chickpea salad sandwich is colorful and bursting with flavor. Topped with a creamy thick tzatziki, pickled red onions and mashed avocado.

Ingredients

  • 4-6 slices of bread
  • 1 15 oz. can chickpeas
  • 2-3 tsp water
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 scallion, finely chopped (optional)
  • Creamy Vegan Tzatziki (recipe)

Toppings

  • Red onions (I used pickled)
  • Roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 English cucumber or 1 Persian cucumber
  • 1-2 avocados

Instructions

  1. Prepare creamy vegan tzatziki according to directions.
  2. Drain chickpeas, reserving a bit of the water. Microwave drained chickpeas with 2 tsp water for high on 30 seconds. Mash them with a fork, leaving some whole. Add tahini, lemon juice, turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, and cumin. Mix everything together well. If it seems too dry, add 1 more tsp of water and mix. Add in chopped scallion and mix through.
  3. Slice all toppings and mash avocado. Toast bread slices if desired and top with mashed avocado, chickpea salad, and toppings of choice. Enjoy!

Notes

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Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan / Category: Sandwiches
This vegan Mediterranean style chickpea salad sandwich consists of flavorful smashed chickpeas, topped with a creamy vegan tzatziki, pickled red onions and mashed avocado. A simple vegan recipe.

This vegan Mediterranean style chickpea salad sandwich consists of flavorful smashed chickpeas, topped with a creamy vegan tzatziki, pickled red onions and mashed avocado. A simple vegan recipe.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Kassandra says

    January 31, 2020 at 1:43 pm

    What if you don’t have a microwave!?

    Reply
    • Zena | Zen and Zaatar says

      March 23, 2020 at 2:21 pm

      You can make this without a microwave, heating it up just makes the chickpeas easier to smash, so it will just take a little more effort. I would also probably use 1 tsp less of water. Cheers! <3

      Reply
  2. Patricia says

    March 23, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    Absolutely delicious. I made this into a salad instead of a sandwich and I will absolutely be making it again. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Zena | Zen and Zaatar says

      March 23, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      So glad you loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jen says

    July 7, 2020 at 9:33 pm

    I want to take this camping. Is the tzatziki on the side? Spread on the toast? Or mixed in with the chickpea mixture?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Zena | Zen and Zaatar says

      July 8, 2020 at 9:09 am

      For camping I would recommend to store the tzatziki on the side, and spread it on the toast or on top of the chickpea salad during assembly, before you eat it!

      Reply
  4. Romy says

    February 4, 2021 at 7:45 pm

    So delicious! This is hands down one of the best chickpea sandwich recipes. It’s packed with much flavor and texture; just the way I love my meals. Thank you for the depth of flavor. It’s now in rotation in my household.

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