Chickpea Tahini Salad Sandwich
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
297 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chickpea Tahini Salad Sandwich
Description
The Chickpea Tahini Salad Sandwich centers on a hearty mixture of chickpeas mashed with tahini and enriched with toasted pecans, which add a toasty crunch alongside the creamy texture. Red onion, celery, and scallions provide freshness and subtle bite, while the shawarma spice blend and lime zest brighten the flavor profile and introduce gentle warmth. Ground mustard and black pepper round out the seasoning, offering a subtle complexity.
The sandwich is assembled by layering this chickpea salad with crunchy lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and raw onion on toasted bread or wrapped in lettuce for a gluten-free alternative. Adding a spread of hummus or other dressings can contribute additional moisture and flavor.
Variations include swapping pecans for toasted sunflower seeds for nut allergies and omitting bread for gluten-free servings. Optional additions like grated carrots, dried cranberries, or alternate spices provide further customization for different tastes. The chickpea salad can be prepared ahead and stored refrigerated for up to three days, allowing flavors to meld.
Ingredients
- 15 oz chickpeas rinsed and drained, or 1.5 cups cooked
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1/4 cup pecans raw
- 1/4 cup onion red, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery chopped
- 1/4 cup scallions chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp shawarma spice blend
- lime zest and juice of half
- lettuce or spinach
- onion sliced
- tomato juicy tomatoes are best to add moisture to the sandwich, sliced
- bread for sandwich or lettuce wraps
- lettuce for sandwich or lettuce wraps
Instructions
- Add chickpeas and tahini to a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher and mix in. Add 1-2 tbsp water if needed for mashing.
- Toast the pecans on a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 mins. Add to the bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
- Taste and adjust the flavor with salt, lime juice, herbs (add parsley or dill). Add a few tbsp of water if needed to adjust consistency(moisture content varies in chickpeas and tahini). Chill (optional) for an hour.
- Toast the breads if needed. Then layer greens, the chickpea salad, sliced onion or tomato.
- For additional moisture, spread some hummus on the breads or other dressings of choice.To Store: Refrigerate just the chickpea salad in a covered container for upto 3 days.For Nut-free: Use toasted sunflower seedsFor Gluten-free: Serve the salad without bread or in lettuce cups.
Notes
- For nut-free versions, replace pecans with toasted sunflower seeds.
- To serve gluten-free, omit the bread and wrap the salad in lettuce leaves instead.
- The salad can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to three days to enhance the flavor.
- Adjust seasoning and moisture by adding lime juice, water, or herbs like parsley and dill according to taste.
- Optional additions like grated carrots or dried cranberries add texture and sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 492IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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