Easy Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This Easy Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a quick, plant-based lunch packed with protein-rich chickpeas, sweet-tart cranberries, and crunchy walnuts. It’s versatile, nutritious, and perfect for meal prep or a satisfying everyday lunch.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- fork or potato masher
- knife
- cutting board
- toaster (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 0.33 cup mayonnaise (vegan or regular)
- 0.33 cup walnuts, chopped
- 0.33 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- to taste salt and black pepper
- bread (whole grain, sourdough, or sandwich rolls)
- lettuce or spinach
- thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas. Mash them in a medium bowl to a slightly chunky texture.
- Add mayonnaise and stir until creamy and evenly coated.
- Mix in walnuts, cranberries, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir until well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toast bread if desired. Layer lettuce or spinach, spoon chickpea salad, add red onion, and close sandwich.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before assembling for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Don’t over-mash the chickpeas to maintain texture. Chill the salad before serving to enhance flavors. Toast bread to prevent sogginess. Adjust sweetness and acidity to taste with cranberries and lemon juice. Use fresh herbs for optimal flavor, and make ahead for convenience.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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