Friday, March 27, 2026

Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

makes 4

  • two 15-ounce cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise spread
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh dill
  • 4 teaspoons capers
  • 3teaspoons stone-ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons roasted unsalted pepitas
  • 2 cups lightly packed baby kale
  • 8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted

  1. Mash the chickpeas, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, capers, mustard, turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed, until the chickpeas are crushed and the salad is slightly chunky. 
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Spread the salad onto 2 slices of the bread, top with the pepitas and baby kale, and then sandwich with the remaining 2 slices of bread. 
  4. Serve immediately.