Name: Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed; 2 tbsp tahini; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 garlic clove; 1 tsp capers; 1 green onion chopped; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; salt and black pepper to taste; 1 handful thin green beans trimmed; 1 soft baguette sliced open; 8-10 Kalamata olives pitted and halved; thinly sliced red onion rinsed; mayo or vegan mayo for spreading; 1/4 English cucumber thinly sliced; 1 radish thinly sliced; 6-8 fresh basil leaves

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Overview

Prep20 min

Cook5 min

Total25 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeasdrained and rinsed2 tbsp tahini1 tsp Dijon mustard1/2 garlic clove1 tsp capers1 green onionchopped2 tbsp chopped cilantro2 tbsp fresh lemon juice salt and black pepperto taste1 handful thin green beanstrimmed1 soft baguettesliced open8-10 Kalamata olivespitted and halved thinly sliced red onionrinsed mayo or vegan mayofor spreading1/4 English cucumberthinly sliced1 radishthinly sliced6-8 fresh basil leaves

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Equipment

Food processor or mixing bowl
Small pot
Ice bowl
Knife and cutting board
Bread knife

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Method

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Mash the chickpeas

In a food processor (or with a fork), combine chickpeas, tahini, Dijon, garlic, capers, green onion, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse or mash until creamy but still a little chunky — not a puree.

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Blanch the beans

Boil a small pot of salted water and set a bowl of ice water nearby. Drop in the green beans for about 1 1/2 minutes, then transfer to ice water. Drain, pat dry, and chop into bite-size pieces.

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Build the sandwich

Spread chickpea salad on one baguette half and press in the green beans, olives, and red onion. Mayo the other half and layer cucumber, radish, and basil. Season, press together, slice, and pack for lunch.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment