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Chickpea Salad Sandwich No Mayo | Vegan Recipe

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Chickpea salad sandwich no mayo recipe

This no mayo chickpea salad sandwich recipe is my favourite vegan sandwich. It’s extremely filling, flavourful and versatile. With no mayo, this chickpea salad is a lighter option that is nutritionally balanced. The end result is a creamy and moist chickpea salad sandwich, with no mayo, that’s perfect for meal prep.

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How to Make Vegan Chickpea Salad with No Mayo

Most vegan chickpea salad recipes with no mayo substitute the mayo for avocado. Avocados are a tasty option but they brown easily. This can be problematic for meal prep.

Instead of using avocado as a mayo substitute in this vegan chickpea salad, I’ve used an alternative, meal prep friendly ingredient: Hummus!

Hummus is a creamy and nutritious option. It also adds extra flavouring from the garlic and tahini in the hummus. You can experiment with different flavoured hummus as well.

If you still want avocado in your no mayo chickpea salad sandwich, use it as a topping. This way, you can add fresh avocado each day you make a chickpea sandwich!

Vegan chickpea salad sandwich recipe with no mayo

Is this a Chickpea “Tuna” Salad Recipe?

Lots of people are interested in chickpea salad recipes as a vegan alternative to tuna salad. While I personally don’t think this recipe tastes like tuna, it’s still a great vegan sandwich alternative. All the vegan chickpea salad sandwiches I’ve tried taste far more like a chicken salad, to me.

Regardless, this is a tasty recipe and can be used in the same way you would tuna salad.

Vegan chickpea salad in lettuce wrap

How to Mash Chickpeas for the Best Vegan Chickpea Salad

Mashing chickpeas is the hardest part of making vegan chickpea salad. There are a few options you can use:

  1. A regular potato masher: Depending on the masher, this could turn into a bit of an arm workout!
  2. A food processer: If you have a processor, whipping up the chickpeas in it is certainly an easier alternative.
  3. Serrated edge “cookie cutter”: This may sound a bit weird but it’s what I use to mash my chickpeas. The one I have is really old but looks exactly like this product here.
  4. Pastry cutter: If the blades of your pastry cutter are pretty solid, it is also a great option for really cutting through chickpeas to create a mashed texture.

Chickpea salad sandwich vegan recipe

Canned or Home-cooked Chickpeas: Which are Better for Chickpea Salad?

Cooking chickpeas from scratch is fantastic but sometimes the end result is a chickpea with a bit more of a “bite” (firmer texture). This may make mashing your chickpeas challenging, unless you plan to use a food processor.

Canned chickpeas are a great choice for making a vegan chickpea salad with no mayo. Canned chickpeas are almost always softer compared to the texture achieved by cooking chickpeas at home.

In addition, canned chickpeas usually offer more moisture to the final product. This can help make a no mayo chickpea salad sandwich creamier.

Canned chickpeas are also convenient and inexpensive.

Aim for a no salt added brand of canned chickpeas if possible!

Mash chickpeas for vegan chickpea salad sandwich

Chickpea Salad Sandwich Topping Ideas

You can top your vegan chickpea salad sandwich with anything you like. Some favourites are:

  • Avocado
  • Lettuce/ leafy greens
  • Tomato
  • Mustard/ Dijon mustard
  • Pickles
  • Onion/ red onion
  • Sliced cucumber

Other Ways to Enjoy a No Mayo Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Not wanting a sandwich? This recipe for chickpea salad sandwich with no mayo is extremely versatile. Other ways to serve a no mayo chickpea salad sandwich are:

  • As a dip for crackers or veggies
  • In a wrap (tortilla or lettuce)
  • Served on a bed of leafy greens as a salad
  • Spread onto toast (for a fantastic breakfast) – great topping for avocado toast as well!

Ways to serve chickpea salad not a sandwich

How Long Does Chickpea Salad Sandwich Filling Last?

Since we aren’t using mashed avocado in this recipe, there’s no worry about the filling going brown! This chickpea salad sandwich filling will last a week in the fridge which is why it’s perfect for meal prep!

I’d love to see your chickpea sandwich creations! If you make this recipe, feel free to post a picture on Instagram and tag me @lettucevegout so I can drool over your awesome chickpea salad.

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Chickpea Salad Sandwich No Mayo

A chickpea salad sandwich with no mayo is the ultimate vegan lunch idea. Easy to prep, high in protein and fibre to keep you feeling full and packed with flavour from the hummus, pickles and spices; you can't go wrong!
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Chickpea salad sandwich
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 Sandwiches
Calories 251kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Can Opener
  • Masher or Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1 29 oz can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
  • 1/3 C finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 C finely chopped onion
  • 1/3 – 1/2 C finely chopped dill pickle
  • 1 1/2 tbsp pickle juice
  • 2/3 – 3/4C hummus
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

Instructions

  • Mash the chickpeas using one of the methods described above (potato masher, food processor, serrated "cookie cutter", pastry cutter).
  • Finely chop the onion (1/4 C), celery (1/3 C) and pickles (1/3 - 1/2 C) and stir into the chickpeas.
  • Stir in pickle juice (1 1/2 tbsp) and hummus (2/3 - 3/4 C). Add extra hummus to reach desired texture/ creaminess.
  • Stir in the spices. Spices are to taste so add more if you like. Salt, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder are other tasty options.
  • Serve on your favourite bread, crackers, wraps etc or use the creative serving ideas above!

Notes

Note: Accuracy of nutrition information cannot be guaranteed (certain ingredients may not have all nutrients listed in the database); amounts may vary (and will vary depending on brands of ingredients used); all nutrition fact values rounded to the nearest whole number.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving (1/6 of recipe) | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg

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