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    Zen and Zaatar » Recipes » Main Dishes

    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Sandwich (Vegan)

    Published: Aug 22, 2016 · Modified: May 2, 2025 by Zena | Zen and Zaatar · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    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.

    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.

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    Tahini replaces the commonly used mayo, and offers a creamy texture while complementing the Mediterranean aromas.

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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. If you love this recipe, my vegan Caesar wraps make another quick, simple meal with chickpeas and tahini!

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    mediterranean chickpea salad sandwich vegan zena zaatar zenanzaatar vegetarian tuna chickpeas smashed rainbow recipe arabic
    I hope you love this recipe as much as I do! Don't forget to let me know in the comments if you try it, or pin it for later. I would love to see your recreations on Instagram @zenandzaatar!

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    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Sandwich (Vegan)

    Zena Hassoun
    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.
    4.41 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Sandwiches
    Cuisine Mediterranean, Vegan
    Servings 2 -3 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 4-6 slices of bread
    • 1 15 oz. can chickpeas
    • 2-3 teaspoon water
    • 2 tablespoon tahini
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
    • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • 1 scallion finely chopped (optional)
    • Creamy Vegan Tzatziki recipe

    Toppings

    • Red onions I used pickled
    • Roma tomatoes
    • ½ English cucumber or 1 Persian cucumber
    • 1 avocado

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare creamy vegan tzatziki according to directions, if using.
    • Drain chickpeas, reserving a bit of the water. Microwave drained chickpeas with 2 teaspoon 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 teaspoon of water and mix. Add in chopped scallion and mix through.
    • Slice all toppings and mash avocado. Toast bread slices if desired and top with mashed avocado, chickpea salad, and toppings of choice. Enjoy!
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    1. Kassandra says

      January 31, 2020 at 1:43 pm

      4 stars
      What if you don’t have a microwave!?

      Reply
    2. Kassandra says

      January 31, 2020 at 1:43 pm

      4 stars
      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
    3. 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
    4. Jen says

      July 07, 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 08, 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
    5. Romy says

      February 04, 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.

      Reply
    6. Carol says

      May 29, 2023 at 11:08 am

      This was so good. I made a wrap with just a slice of tomato. My new lunch favorite for work.

      Reply
      • Zena | Zen and Zaatar says

        June 22, 2023 at 1:44 pm

        Oh what a great idea for a work lunch! So happy you loved it! <3

        Reply
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