Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Name: Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 oz can chickpeas, drained + rinsed; 2 stalks celery; 1/3-2/3 cup chopped walnuts; 2 stalks green onion; 1/3-1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/3-1/2 cup store bought or homemade mayonnaise; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp yellow mustard; ¼ tsp salt; ⅛ tsp dried dill; ⅛ tsp pepper; sliced Brioche bread; torn romaine lettuce; Thinly sliced red onion; thinly sliced cucumber; sandwich spread of your choice: mustard, mayo, hummus, etc

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
323 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Reese Morris

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This Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad Sandwich makes a perfect make-ahead lunch for work or school. Meal prep FTW!

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Ingredients

Servings

15 oz can chickpeas, drained + rinsed
2 stalks celery
1/3-2/3 cup chopped walnuts
2 stalks green onion
1/3-1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3-1/2 cup store bought or homemade mayonnaise (vegan or regular) plus extra to taste
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp yellow mustard
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp dried dill or fresh, to taste
⅛ tsp pepper

FOR SANDWICHES:

sliced Brioche bread or bread of choice
torn romaine lettuce
Thinly sliced red onion
thinly sliced cucumber
sandwich spread of your choice: mustard, mayo, hummus, etc...

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Instructions

Drain and rinse your chickpeas and add them too a food processor along with your chopped walnuts and celery. Pulse/blend until texture appears flaked, almost like tuna salad. I use both a potato masher and follow up with a fork to make sure every chickpea is deliciously smashed. No food processor? You can also mash the chickpeas by hand with a potato masher and a fork.
Transfer mixture to a large bowl and add dried cranberries, mayo, dijon mustard, yellow mustard, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat.
Feel free to adjust any ingredients to taste by adding extras of your favorites!
Pile high on bread with all your sandwich fixings and sandwich spread of your choosing, or enjoy as a wrap, with crackers, on a salad, or simply dive into the bowl spoon-first - anything goes!

Notes

This makes a FABULOUS make-ahead dish for lunches during the week and is great on the go too. Pack a sandwich or salad for lunch/school or make it ahead to serve at a party or picnic.
The salad will be great for approx. 4 days in the refrigerator so make it for now, or for later!
optional extra: Feel free to add some minced red onion in the salad if you're a fan! You can replace some of the green onion with it or use it in place if preferred. If you'd rather serve it sliced on top of your sandwich, simply skip adding it to the chickpea mixture.
Nutrition Facts below estimated for the chickpea salad only using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on choice of bread and extras and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 619mg (26%) Potassium 264mg (8%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 165IU (3%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	323kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	25g	8%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	7mg	2%
Sodium	619mg	26%
Potassium	264mg	6%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	165IU	3%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	2%
Calcium	59mg	6%
Iron	1.7mg	9%