Keep lunch interesting with this Vegan Cranberry Apple Chickpea Salad Sandwich. Made with just 12 simple ingredients.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free, high protein, vegan
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Rest Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Author Melissa
Ingredients
5.3 ozcontainer plain, unsweetened non dairy yogurt I use So Delicious brand.
1-2teaspoonmustard
2 teaspoonfresh lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
¼teaspoonsalt + a pinch more for chickpeas
dash of black pepper
3 cups chickpeas
1large celery rib, chopped
½cupdiced apple I use granny smith.
½ cupdried cranberries
⅓cup chopped peans, chopped walnuts, or sunflower seeds
bread, pita, and additional toppings if desired
Instructions
In a small bowl whisk together non dairy yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, onion powder, salt and dash of pepper. Set aside.
5.3 oz container plain, unsweetened non dairy yogurt , 1-2 tsp mustard, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, ⅛ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp salt + a pinch more for chickpeas, dash of black pepper
Roughly smash chickpeas using a fork or pulse in a food processor a few times until most of the chickpeas are broken up. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and stir.
3 cups chickpeas
In a large bowl combine chickpeas, celery, apple, cranberries, nuts/seeds and toss to incorporate.
1 large celery rib, chopped , ½ cup diced apple , ½ cup dried cranberries, ⅓ cup chopped peans, chopped walnuts, or sunflower seeds
Pour yogurt mixture over chickpeas and gently mix to thoroughly coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
To assemble sandwiches scoop desired amount of filling onto bread and add any additional toppings desired such as spinach or lettuce.
bread, pita, and additional toppings if desired
Notes
Check out this how to guide for making your own dried cranberries.