Easy Chickpea Salad Sandwich

"I usually eat very simply at breakfast and lunch to spend most of my time and energy on making dinner. Simple doesn't mean sacrificing for flavor, though. One of my favorite easy lunch tricks ever is this chickpea salad sandwich! It's basically a vegetarian chicken salad sandwich, or a chickpea tuna salad. Made with smashed chickpeas, crunchy veggies, and a creamy dressing, it's so tasty that it's become one of my most popular chickpea recipes ever!"

"You can use either canned or cooked chickpeas for this chickpea salad sandwich. (You'll get the health benefits from either option!) My preference is canned, but both work. You can make Instant Pot chickpeas or cook them in a Dutch oven. Canned chickpeas have a bit of salt added, so add a few pinches of kosher salt if you're using cooked chickpeas."

The chickpea salad sandwich combines smashed chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy dressing to create a flavorful vegetarian substitute for chicken or tuna salad. Both canned and cooked chickpeas work; canned chickpeas add a bit of salt and tend to be moister, while cooked chickpeas may require extra mayonnaise and a few pinches of kosher salt. Thinly slicing celery and green onions ensures a subtle crunch without overpowering the sandwich. Tasting and adjusting salt is important so the flavor pops. The recipe prepares quickly and suits easy, satisfying lunches for adults and children alike.

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