Description
This Caramelized Lemon Chickpea Salad Sandwich brings irresistible flavors and simple prep together. Packed with chickpeas, zesty lemon, and fresh herbs, it’s a wholesome choice for a quick lunch or dinner that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sumac
- Kosher salt to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 lemon, halved
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp tarragon leaves, chopped
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped
- 1/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp mayo or plain unsweetened plant-based yogurt
- Slices of sourdough or whole wheat bread
- Dijon mustard or mayo for spreading on the bread
- Lettuce for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the red onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, sumac, and a pinch of kosher salt. Massage together until onions soften. Cover and refrigerate to marinate.
- In a small saucepan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-low. Add garlic cloves, stirring until golden (2-3 minutes). Cool slightly and blend with lemon zest in a blender.
- Return saucepan to heat, place cut lemon halves cut-side down, and char (5-6 minutes). Cool after charring.
- Squeeze charred lemon juice into blender, add mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, and salt. Blend until creamy. Incorporate parsley and tarragon, pulsing to mince.
- In a large bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork or potato masher. Stir in jalapeños, artichokes, scallions, and mayo.
- Pour dressing over the chickpea mix and stir until combined. Adjust seasoning as needed, adding lemon or vinegar for acidity and more mayo for creaminess if desired.
- For serving, spread mustard or mayo on two slices of bread, layer with lettuce and chickpea salad, then top with the other slice of bread.
Notes
Chickpea salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Make sure to adjust seasoning before serving and feel free to add any extra veggies you enjoy.
This sandwich is great served cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg