Chickpea Salad Sandwich Easy and Flavorful Meal

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup celery, finely diced
• 1 small cucumber, peeled and diced
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• to taste salt and pepper
• 4 slices whole grain bread
• optional lettuce leaves and sliced tomatoes for serving

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas. Using a fork or potato masher, lightly mash the chickpeas, leaving some whole for texture.
2. Stir in the Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until well combined and creamy.
3. Add the chopped red onion, diced celery, and cucumber to the mixture. Fold in the fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Toast the whole grain bread slices to your desired crispiness.
5. To assemble, layer the bottom slice of toast with a generous spoonful of the chickpea mixture. If desired, add a layer of lettuce leaves and sliced tomatoes before placing the top slice of bread.
6. Cut the sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately.