Easy Chickpea Salad Sandwich Simple and Quick Meal

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 2 celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• to taste salt and pepper
• 4 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
• as needed lettuce leaves, for serving
• as needed sliced tomatoes, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the drained chickpeas and use a fork or potato masher to slightly mash them. You want some whole chickpeas left for texture.
2. Add in the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped red onion, celery, dill pickles, and garlic powder to the bowl.
3. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste and mix until everything is well combined.
4. Toast the slices of bread if desired, then spread a generous amount of the chickpea mixture onto two of the slices.
5. Top with fresh lettuce leaves and sliced tomatoes, then place the other two bread slices on top to create a sandwich.
6. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour for a chilled option.