This Green Goddess Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a creamy vegan lunch made with mashed chickpeas tossed in a vibrant green goddess dressing. Perfect for meal prep lunch!
When I was in grade school I ate a chicken salad sandwich almost every day for lunch. So I have an incredibly fond place in my heart for chicken salad sandwiches.
I've made sandwiches of chickpea salad, curry chickpea salad, and seitan chicken salad. And I love them all!
Today I'm blending the flavors of green goddess dressing with my fav sandwich, for a green goddess chickpea salad sandwich!
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Why You'll Love This Green Goddess Chickpea Salad Sandwich
- Dietary needs - this chickpea salad is vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar free
- Tastes just like chicken salad - seriously! This chickpea salad sandwich has all the flavors of chicken salad, the only thing it's missing is meat!
- Great for meal prep - make a batch of chickpea salad on the weekend and grab a serving each day for lunch
- Green goddess flavor - a delightful blend of avocado and basil
- Great for sandwiches - Use in wraps, lettuce cups, or on toast
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Chickpeas: choose canned chickpeas without added salt, or for a bit more flavor soak and cook dry chickpeas. You can also make this salad with other vegan meats - try it with my seitan chicken.
- Green Cabbage: a nod to the viral green goddess salad recipe
- Cucumber: I used a baby cucumber, but a regular cucumber works too
- Scallion
Dressing
- Basil & Spinach: basil gives this sauce pesto vibes. I also use a handful of spinach for more nutrients!
- Garlic
- Lemon Juice
- Avocados: for a creamy dressing without oil!
- Nutritional Yeast: nutritional yeast is a yellow yeast that has a cheesy flavor. It's the perfect substitute for cheese in many vegan recipes, like this pesto.
- Salt
- Water
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1. Add all of the dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Step 2. Add the chickpeas to a medium bowl and use a fork or potato masher to mash slightly.
Step 3. Add the cucumber, cabbage, scallion, and the dressing. Mix well.
Step 4. Serve sandwich style with vegan mayo or hummus and lettuce.
FAQ & Expert Tips
Yes! White beans like cannellini or navy beans work well too.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for this sandwich. Thank you for giving us foods that taste good and fuel our bodies. We are grateful for this meal. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Green Goddess Chickpea Salad Sandwich (Vegan & Nut Free)
Equipment
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 Cup Fresh Basil
- 1 Cup Fresh Spinach
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- Juice of 2 Lemons
- 2 Medium Avocados
- ¼ Cup Nutritional Yeast
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Cup Water
Salad
- 1 15 Ounce Can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ¼ Head Green Cabbage chopped
- 1 Baby Cucumber chopped
- 1 Scallion sliced
Sandwich
- Sandwich Bread
- Green Leaf Lettuce
- Vegan Mayo or Hummus
Instructions
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the chickpeas to a medium bowl and use a fork or potato masher to mash slightly.
- Add the cucumber, cabbage, scallion, and the dressing. Mix well.
- Serve sandwich style with vegan mayo or hummus and lettuce.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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