Say goodbye to boring brown bag lunches and hello to this Chickpea Salad Sandwich! Plump chickpeas, roasted red peppers, fresh vegetables and flavorful seasonings are mixed and smashed together with a smoky chipotle mayonnaise! This easy sandwich is ready in less than 10 minutes and can be made in advance! These completely customizable chickpeas are smashing delicious!
Hi-ya friends! I hope the week has been treating you well!
What are your thoughts on sandwiches? I sure don’t eat a lot of them. This is probably because my love of salads (strangely) runs pretty deep. Well that, and if I’m going to eat bread I prefer for it to be in the form of a crispy thin crust pizza, bubbling with gooey cheese and piping hot from the oven. Or, in the form of a donut, because who doesn’t love those?
But, don’t get me wrong, I do eat sandwiches every now and then. However, my sandwich absolutely must be hearty and filling, yet light and filled with wholesome, nutritious ingredients. You could say I’m picky or a sandwich snob. My husband likes to say I just prefer “hippie sandwiches”, whatever that means. I guess if by “hippie” he means a sandwich jam packed with tasty, good for you ingredients and piled high between two slices of multigrain bread, then I guess I’m guilty as charged.
That brings me to today’s sandwich. It’s one of my all time favorites and one I have been devouring for years. It’s hearty, yet healthy and seriously delicious!!
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
I have an obscene amount of love for chickpeas. You could say they are my jam. Those delicious little gems packed with protein and fiber make my taste buds want to do the electric slide (<–Is that dance still cool? Wait… was it ever cool?).
I have no clue where I got this undying love for them from, considering my mother hates them and my father wasn’t a big fan, so I didn’t grow up eating them. But if you are like me, and chickpeas make your face do a happy dance, I can guarantee you are going to love this sandwich!
This easy chickpea salad is 100% delicious and made with wholesome, good-for-you ingredients!
It’s loaded with plump chickpeas, roasted red peppers, flavorful seasonings and mixed with a creamy, smoky, slightly spicy and sweet chipotle mayonnaise. Layered with tons of fresh vegetables on lightly toasted bread, this sandwich gives new meaning to brown bag lunches!!
Added bonus – the chickpea salad recipe is totally customizable, can be made in advance and can be whipped together in 10 minutes or less! Whether you make this for a party, picnic, potluck or take it with you for an easy weekday lunch, I can guarantee you will love this chickpea salad sandwich!
How to make a chickpea salad sandwich?
This sandwich is incredibly easy to make and requires just 10 minutes to prepare!
(Scroll down for the detailed measurements and instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.)
- Prepare the Chipotle Mayonnaise: In the bowl of a food processor (or blender) puree all ingredients until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
- Make the Chickpea Salad: Place the chickpeas in a medium sized mixing bowl and lightly mash using a potato masher or back of fork (you want to lightly mash to keep some of the chickpea texture). Add in 3 tablespoons chipotle mayonnaise, scallions, red pepper, cumin and chili powder. Mix gently. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. If creamier salad is desired, add in more chipotle mayonnaise 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Serve: Spoon a generous amount of chickpea salad onto two slices of toasted bread. Top with red onions, avocado, sprouts and lettuce. Top with remaining slices of bread and serve.
Pro-tip: You can either cook dried chickpeas or use canned chickpeas for this recipe. I prefer canned chickpeas because they are convenient, but either will work equally as well.
Easy shortcut: Looking to save even more time? You can use your favorite chipotle or spicy mayonnaise instead of making your own from scratch!
What toppings can I add to a chickpea sandwich?
The sandwich accouterments are completely customizable and totally up to you! Feel free to use whatever ingredients you love or happen to have on hand! The toppings are a great way to switch things up so you never get bored!
Pro-tip: Here’s the thing with sandwiches, it doesn’t really matter what toppings or bread you choose, just make sure everything is super fresh. As with all things that are simple, the taste boils down to the freshness and quality of the ingredients. So if you go cheap, the sandwich is going to taste cheap, and that is just no good!
Topping suggestions:
- Crisp Lettuce or Spring Greens
- Sliced or Pickled Red Onions
- Shredded Carrots
- Sliced Avocado
- Fresh Sprouts or Microgreens
- Sliced Tomatoes
- Pickles
- Sliced Cucumbers
- Potato Chips
- Hummus
This easy Creamy Chickpea Salad Sandwich is simply delicious! Packed with flavor and texture, this recipe is sure to become a go-to when you want a quick and healthy meal for lunches or dinners!
Until Monday, friends, cheers – to “hippie sandwiches” and peace signs for life. 😉
XOXO
Cheyanne
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The best Creamy Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe! 👇
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Equipment
- Food Processor or High Powered Blender
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Chipotle Mayonnaise:
- ¼ Cup Mayonnaise - full fat or light is fine (SEE NOTES)
- 1 TBS Sour Cream - full fat or light is fine (SEE NOTES)
- 1 Chipotle Chiles in Adobo
- 1 ½ tsp Lime Juice
- 1 ½ tsp Cilantro Leaves - packed & roughly chopped
- 1/8 tsp Kosher Salt
Sandwich:
- 1 (16 oz) Can Chickpeas – drained and rinsed
- ¼ Cup Scallions – thinly sliced
- 1/3 Cup Roasted Red Pepper - chopped
- ¾ tsp Cumin
- 1/8 tsp Chili Powder
- Artisan Bread – sliced & lightly toasted
Optional Toppings - thinly sliced Red Onion, sliced Avocado, Sprouts, Lettuce or Cabbage
Instructions
- Prepare the Chipotle Mayonnaise: In the bowl of a food processor (or blender) puree all ingredients until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
- Make the Chickpea Salad: Place the chickpeas in a medium sized mixing bowl and lightly mash using a potato masher or back of fork (you want to lightly mash to keep some of the chickpea texture). Add in 3 tablespoons chipotle mayonnaise, scallions, red pepper, cumin and chili powder. Mix gently. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. If creamier salad is desired, add in more chipotle mayonnaise 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Serve: Spoon a generous amount of chickpea salad onto two slices of toasted bread. Top with red onions, avocado, sprouts and lettuce. Top with remaining slices of bread and serve.
Notes
- I used both light mayonnaise and light sour cream in the mayonnaise. Chipotle Mayonnaise will keep, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days
- Smashed Chickpea Salad will keep, covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- The chickpea salad mixture (with mayonnaise) is enough to make 2-4 sandwiches depending on how big you make them.
Nutrition
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That sandwich looks so good!! Absolutely love it 🙂
I love chickpea based sandwiches! The flavour combination is spot on. YUM! 😀
This has very exotic flavor and vibrant color… I have to try this asap.bookmarked it
This is impossibly clever! And delicious-sounding. I love chickpeas but think they are good for so much more than hummus – you’ve proved that here!
I used to not eat a lot of sandwiches either, but veggie ones are always a great option. & this version looks phenomenal 🙂
LOL hippie sandwich! That is too funny. But I guess I’m right there with ya. I’m not a big sandwich person – I prefer my bread in the bread basket than topped with sandwich meat, etc., but this sandwich looks so incredible that I would totally make this sandwich! I love the chipotle element too <3
I can’t wait to try this! I have been in such a lunch rut and this really looks like my kind of sandwich. And so healthy too!
Sounds delicious. I’m writing a post on aquafaba (the juice from the canned chick peas) and now I have the perfect use for the chick peas. Thanks xoxo
Smashed chickpeas sandwiches are freaking amazing!! And this chipotle mayo has me totally sold. Holy yum.
Looks like sandwich heaven!! I don’t eat sandwiches much either for similar reasons – but I love how stacked yours is with flavour – and you added avo, which is ALWAYS necessary in my book haha! Love the combination of coriander, lime and spice in the mayonnaise – so much better than any store bought lunch x
Girl, this is a loaded veggie sandwich! I actually am with you, I don’t eat sandwiches often, because I usually think they are kind of boring. But this sandwich is anything but boring! Love that chipotle mayo too!
Yes, yes, yes! I was seriously craving exactly this all week! I wanted a sandwich piled high with lots of greens and good stuff, but I just haven’t gotten around to throwing something together yet :/ Thank you so much for the incredible recipe so I can finally satisfy this beast of the carving!
Cheyanne, you’ve managed to shove chipotle and chickpeas between bread (3 of my absolute favorite things). In awe, this looks amazing!
This looks like a vegetarian sandwich dream come true! So hearty and healthy- I love it!
I love sandwiches and need (want!) to eat them more often! This is beautiful, will make it soon! The chickpeas look so good! And the chipotle is a great addition! Pinned!
This sandwich looks so tasty, and your photos are gorgeous as always! I’m a total bread lover. Almost any way I can get it I love it. But I totally understand your rationale in saving it for things like pizza or donuts- both are amazing indulgences!
This sandwich looks so crazy good. And chipotle mayo, too?! Done. I’m with you, sandwich ingredients have to be super fresh. It makes such a difference! Have a great weekend, Cheyanne!
I saw this on Instagram and I was instantly drooling. I am chipotle obsessed, so any way that I can sneak it in to my meals is a winner with me. Chickpeas in sandwiches is also the way forward. Amazing!
Omg! Look at that gorgeous looking sandwich staring at me! I so want to grab that for my breakfast right now! Love how hearty and packed full of nutrients these are. And addition of chipotle is AH-MAZING, Cheyanne. You have nailed it! Happy weekend my friend! <3
What a beautiful looking vegetarian sandwich! It has incredible amount of texture and just the right pop of color. And the chipotle mayo sounds AMAZING! With recipes like this one, I can see how your love for chickpeas run so deep. Keeps those “hippie sandwiches” coming, my friend!
These are so hearty and packed full of SO many good things! I actually love sandwiches, I think because I don’t have them that often. When you’re in 8th grade and have them every day for lunch it’s not quite the same! Lol
Haha! So funny, I bet if my mother packed me this for lunch in 8th grade I would have looked at her like she was crazy! 😉 Thanks so much for the comment love, Ashley! Cheers, girlfriend!
Oh my goodness, Cheyanne! Can I please come over for lunch and have one of these sandwiches? I love a good chickpea sandwich and your version looks awesome!
I wish we lived closer, Geraldine! I’d totally bring you over a sandwich! Thanks so much for the kind comment, friend! Cheers to a beautiful weekend! 😉
This looks simply amazing! I could definitely do with one of these (I love sandwiches too! Especially these kinds). You should totally open one of those fancy healthy gourmet food chains, you´ll rock it!! Xo
Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Johlene! I used to want to open a small restaurant like that, but so many restaurants fail (like 4 out of 5), so I gave up that dream… but your comment made my day! Cheers, dear!! xo
I love chickpeas too, they take on any flavor you pair them with so well. Speaking of this sandwich looks delicious and the chipotle mayo is right up my ally. I agree on the fresh bread, it matters and toasted is always best! Take care.
Thanks so much for the kind comment, Stacey! Sounds like we love the same things! Great tastes indeed! 😉 Cheers, friend!
I just laughed out loud! The whole hippie sandwich thing is hilarious, probably because I’m right there with you! I don’t eat tons of sandwiches, but when I do, I love vegetarian ones like that’s really interesting and packed with awesome flavors. I’d love this any time, and that chipotle mayo totally takes this over the top!
Yay to hippie sandwich love, Marcie! Thanks so much for the kind comment, friend! Cheers, dear! 😉
Hey Now! You know I love a good smashed chickpea sandwich and this one… THIS one is fabulous, Chey! The addition of red bell and a creamy chipotle sauce sounds quite spectacular.. It comes together fast and is sooo filling! I’m already in love! Thank you my dear! 😀
I knew you would love this, because I LOVED your smashed chickpea sammie, Traci! Thanks so much for the kind comment, friend! Cheers! 😉
Ohh my – I’ve been going through your page and I’m loving e-ve-ry-thing! Those donuts, woaah… This looks very tasty as well, I completely agree with you on having all fresh ingredients. Great share, can’t wait to read more of your posts! You’ve got a new fan 🙂
Well thank you so much for stopping by and the kind words, Vivian! You just made my day! 🙂 Cheers – to you and a wonderful day!
I adore chickpeas. Never had them in a sandwich tho, so I need to make this ASAP! Also, that chipotle mayo? FANTASTIC!
You must try them in a sammie, Olivia! You will love it! Thanks for the comment, doll! Cheers!
I’ve got a confession too. I didn’t use to eat bread often, but something changed few years back, and now we always (almost) have a loaf. Surprisingly, I don’t often make sandwiches – I don’t know why. I guess I prefer a deconstructed kind of sandwich – a salad + a slice of bread, separately:) This one is so good! Well done.
We always have loaf of bread too, because Boy LOVES sammies. I hear ya on the deconstructed kind – SO good! Thanks for the comment, buddy! Cheers!
Oh my, now this is the type of sandwich I love!! absolutely love it dear, so filling and delicious!
Thank you so much, Manali! Cheers, girlfriend!
Cheyanne, you must be my long-lost sister from another mother.. & father.. cos I am not a huge sammy person either and chickpeas are my jam too! Like eat them straight out of the can – my daughter goes “eoooowww” everytime I do it – but they are so good!
You know what – now that I think about it – I love chickpeas so dang much, I think I just might be on board with “hippie sandwiches” like this one! Loving that chipotle mayo with Chipotle Chiles in Adobo in it! Genius!
I already knew we were long lost sisters… or at least cut from the same cloth, Shashi! 😉 Yay to chickpeas, and I totally eat them straight from the can too! So I clearly don’t think you are gross!! Thanks so much for the comment love, my dear! Cheers! <3
I don’t eat a lot of sandwiches either! I love “hippie” sandwiches too – they’re really the only ones I’ll eat! I get sort of oddly grossed out these days by lunch meat (which I find ironic since I used to eat it and never understand my sister who hated it!). But this sandwich … this sounds fantastic!!
Well we have A LOT in common, Ashley! One of these days we will get together for lunch and not eat sammies… unless they are hippie sammies! 😉 I hear ya on the lunch meat, I only eat turkey I have made. Thanks so much for the comment, dear! Cheers!
Now I have never been a fan of the sprouts, weeds to me, but this killer, scrumptious sandwich would, as you say, go right in my “pie hole” in a second – Hippie Sandwich or not! Love that chipotle mayonnaise mix of yours. Pinned indeed!
Hahaha! Weeds – loves it! 😉 And I love that you said pie hole! Yahhhs! Thanks for making me laugh and for the comment, Kevin! Oh, and for the pin!! Cheers, buddy!
What Boy likes to call “hippie” I like to call “gourmet”. And, wow! I would totally order something like this out if I had the chance. Chickpeas make my face do the happy dance for sure. Most sandwiches I see bloggers do I’m always like “Meh”, but this makes me say, “Gimme that sandwich and don’t bother me for a few minutes”. Seriously yum! 🙂
Okay, I MUST pass that on to Boy – “gourmet”. Love it! Thank you so much for the kind comment, Kim! I’m thrilled this sammie gets your approval!! Cheers, friend – to a wonderful weekend! 😉
I’ll take a hippie sandwich like this any day of the week! And I’ll totally slather my chickpeas with some delicioso mayo since I’m in a judgment free zone. Then I’m going to smash my face into some avocados on top because that totally blows my skirt up! Pinning! Cheers to a fabulous weekend, friend!
Ha! Slather away, girlfriend! I considered bathing in the chipotle mayonnaise, so definitely judge free zone here! 😉 Thanks for the laughs, comment and pin, girlfriend! Cheers to you and a fabulous weekend! xo
What a sandwich! And I think I’ll mix up that mayo to have on hand for a million other uses. I could see that livening up my boring turkey sandwich for lunch today! And I have a fondness for “hippie sandwiches” too. Avocado and sprouts oh my!
That mayo is delicious on all the things, Cathy! SO good on a turkey sammie! Thanks so much for the comment love, friend! Cheers to a wonderful weekend! 🙂
My love for sandwiches definitely overturns my love for salads — I’m a sandwich fiend 🙂 Love all the veggies in this one, and the spices as well. I always appreciate a veggie sandwich that’s filled to the brim with yummy crunchy things and lots of spice! It puts meat-filled sandwiches to shame! Pinning.
Ain’t nothing wrong with being a sandwich fiend, Katy! Judge free zone over here! Glad your fiend-ing self approves of this sammie! I feel special! 😉 Thanks so much for the comment, girlfriend! Cheers!
Ha ha. I loved the electric slide Cheyanne. What does that say about me? It says, first and foremost, that I will LOVE this jammin’ sandwich. You put together the best combinations girl, and I love all the FRESH in this sandwich. From sprouts to chickpeas, this sandwich rules! xo
Ha! Yay to the electric slide! 😉 Thanks so much for the comment love, Allie!! Cheers to you and a wonderful weekend, dear! xo
now, this is a sandwich I can get down with . . I also love “hippie sandwiches” 😛
Yay! Thanks so much, Alice! Cheers, girl! 😉
Chickpeas are my jam too. I love them in Indian chickpea curry, which I am making tomorrow night! Yay! I also love sammies, but more as sub sammies, with lots of meat. Your delicious sammie is much better because it is vegetarian and I’ve been trying to eat less meat lately so it is perfect for me. Never tried chickpeas between two slices of bread, so will have to try your recipe over the weekend, once I get my butt to the bakery for some kickass multigrain bread. YUUUUUMMMMMMMYYYYYYYY!!!!! I’m puttin’ extra avocado on mine too 😉
You should send me some of that Indian chickpea curry, Karrie. You really just need to move here already, dag-nab-it!! This sammie is perfect for your meatless diet, promise you won’t miss the meat! Thanks so much for the comment, #bestie! Oh, and I highly suggest the extra avocado! Cheers, sweets! xo
In my mind the Electric Slide was and will always be cool – so, I’m not sure what that says about me?! I am with you on chickpeas – as a matter of fact, I have a chickpea(ish) recipe coming tomorrow …it must be in the air! I love this hippie sandwich! I just realized I don’t eat sprouts enough. I love their crunch factor! This sandwich is the bomb, my friend! Have a great weekend, Cheyanne! Cheers! 🙂
Hahaha! We can be cool and do the electric slide together, Annie!! 😉 I can’t wait to see what you do with chickpeas tomorrow, because I KNOW it’s going to be all sorts of delicious! Thank so much for the sweet comment, friend! Cheers – to a wonderful weekend! <3
Although my love for carbs run deep, I don’t eat a lot of sandwiches either. But when I do, they are sandwiches like this – piled high, filling, piled high and sprouts! Love this.
Thanks so much, Jennifer! I love carbs, which is why I can’t eat them a lot… I don’t know how to stop once I start! 😉 Cheers, dear!
I guess you could say I am totally guilty of loving ‘hippie sandwiches’ as well. How you describe your preferred sandwich totally resonates with me which I guess makes me a sandwich snob too?? Totally have no regrets. And I haven’t gotten into chickpeas yet! But my reason for not eating them is just as simple as not being bothered to find them in the grocery store haha! But after seeing this AMAZING sandwich packed with yummy goodness, I need to just stop being lazy and go get them! Have a lovely weekend lady!
We can be sandwich snobs together, Linda! I just think that means we have stellar taste when it comes to stuff shoved between two slices of bread! 😉 You totally need to stop being lazy and find chickpeas in your grocery store girl! Or I’ll send you some! Because you would like this hippie sammie! Thanks for the comment, girlfriend! Cheers to a fabulous weekend!
“…feeling preggers with a food baby ” best line ever. Haha. You know Cheyanne, some of actually like feeling bloated after a large, heavy meal. lol. Okay, I don’t. Loving this hippie sammie. How did you know I had to find some outlet for my aggression? I’ll happily smash up these chickpeas for some amazing sando time. Seriously though, you are making me drool so hard over the chipotle mayo, big slices of avocado and thick slices of bread. YUM. Have a great weekend, Cheyanne! xoxoxo
Hahaha.. well if only I could send you my food pregnancy! I kid…. kinda. 😉 Thanks so much for always making me laugh and making my day with your sweet comments, Demeter! Cheers to you and a weekend as fabulous as you! Oh, and have fun celebrating the hubsters b-day! xoxoxo
So this is pretty awesome! Love chickpeas, too, but never had in sandwich form and now that’ll have to change. Like you, I don’t eat a lot of sandwiches. However, when I do, they better be good. Ain’t nobody got time for crappy sandwiches, lol. If I’m gonna eat the darn carbs, they better be worth it. I’m all over this sandwich, especially since it has chipotle mayo. I see this sandwich in my future. Just give me a big ol’ cup of coffee and I’m set. Have a great weekend, friend 🙂 !
Oh you will love this sandwich, Dawn! Totally with you on the carb indulgence, needs to be worth it! Thanks so much for the sweet comment, dear! Cheers to a wonderful weekend! 😉
I usually prefer salads over sandwiches, too! But every once in a while, my cravings definitely take over. And right now, I’m wanting this gorgeous sandwich! I absolutely love the ingredients on here, Cheyanne! I made a chickpea sandwich once, but this version looks way better. Love the zesty flavors, too! Pinned, of course!
How did I know you preferred salads too, Gayle?! Great bellies! Thanks so much for the kind comment and pin, my dear! You rock! 🙂
Wow, this “hippie sandwich” sounds fabulous Cheyanne! What does Boy know?! Chick peas are high on my list too, so this will become a favorite of mine I’m sure. LOVE that chipotle mayo! Have an awesome weekend! Enjoy the weather!
Hahahahaha! I love it! Indeed, what DOES Boy know?! 😉 Thanks so much for the comment and the laugh, Mary Ann! Cheers, friend – to a wonderful weekend!
I’m with you on the use of carbs as meals, so sandwiches aren’t my most frequent thing either. But when I want a sandwich, I HAVE a sandwich. Like a big one, like this beauty you just made. Otherwise, what is the point? Looks amazing!!
I totally feel ya, Mir! If I’m going to eat a sandwich, it is go big or go home! 😉 Thanks so much for the sammie love, girl! Cheers!
I’m a total hippie sandwich person, too. And as a result, am often not seen eating just any ole sandwich. But this one, this one perks my taste buds right up and makes me want to slice up some bread and get to fixing! Chickpeas are near and dear to my heart and that chipotle mayonnaise sounds like the perfect pairing for them (and I would totally go dipping my sandwich too!) Love everything about this yummy sandwich 🙂 Pinned! Have a lovely weekend, friend! XO
Yay to hippie sandwiches! So glad you approve of this one, Kathryn! Thanks so much for the sweet comment and pin, dear! Cheers to you and a wonderful weekend! XO
Oh my… pass me a sandwich, please! These look incredibly delicious!
Totally passing you one through the computer right now! 😉 Cheers, Marsha!