Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

Ingredients

• •1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• •1/4 cup Greek yogurt or vegan mayo
• •1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• •1 tbsp lemon juice
• •1/4 cup celery, diced
• •1/4 cup red onion, diced
• •1 small carrot, grated
• •1/4 tsp garlic powder
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •4 slices of whole grain bread
• •Lettuce leaves (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork until mostly smooth but still chunky.

2. 2

   Add Greek yogurt (or vegan mayo), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, diced celery, red onion, grated carrot, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the mashed chickpeas.

3. 3

   Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

4. 4

   Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

5. 5

   Toast the bread slices lightly if desired.

6. 6

   Spoon the chickpea salad mixture onto two slices of bread.

7. 7

   Top with lettuce leaves if using, and place the other slices of bread on top to make sandwiches.

8. 8

   Cut in half and serve immediately.