PS Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Chef: Shane Martin, Shane & Simple

Makes: 4 Sandwiches

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 5 min

Total Time: 10 min

INGREDIENTS

• 1-15 oz can low-sodium or no salt added chickpeas

• 2 T tahini

• 1 T Dijon mustard

• 1 T maple syrup

• 1 stalk of celery cut in half length-wise and finely chopped

• ¼ c diced green onion

• ¼ c sweet relish

• 1 t dried dill

• Pinch of salt & pepper

For the Sandwich

• 2 slices whole-grain bread-no oil added

• Romaine or green leaf lettuce

• Sliced tomato

DIRECTIONS

1. Rinse and drain chickpeas; place in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher, leaving a few of the beans whole.

2. Add the tahini, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, green onion, celery, and sweet relish to the chickpeas and mix until everything is well combined.

3. Spoon about ½ c of the chickpea salad onto one piece of the bread.

4. Add the lettuce, tomato, and more Dijon (if you prefer) to the second slice.

5. Put them together and make a sandwich.

6. Enjoy!

TIPS

1. The salad will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge.

2. Feel free to add whatever toppings you wish. The ones in the recipe are my favorites but get creative and build your own. Pssst…avocado works very well with this recipe instead of the tahini.
   

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