This Jalapeno Popper Chickpea Salad Sandwich recipe combines two favorites into a new exciting lunch sandwich! Protein-rich chickpeas and veggies tossed with a creamy tofu based jalapeño popper dip, with a bit of a kick thanks to both pickled and fresh jalapenos!  Soyfree option Glutenfree option

Prep Time15minutes mins

Cook Time5minutes mins

Chill time15minutes mins

Total Time35minutes mins

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chickpea salad recipe vegan, chickpea salad sandwich, creamy vegan chickpea salad

Servings: 

Calories: 268kcal

Ingredients

Dip ingredients:

  • ½ cup (118.29 g) Silken or firm tofu or ¼ cup raw cashews soaked in hot water for 15 mins for soyfree
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast or ½ tsp prepared mustard
  • 4 slices pickled jalapeno
  • 2-3 tbsp water

For chickpeas:

  • 15 oz (453.59 g) can of chickpeas or 1.5 cups cooked
  • ¼ cup (25.25 g) chopped celery
  • ¼ cup (37.25 g) chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onion
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh jalapeno (remove seeds to reduce heat if needed)

Assembly:

  • 4 bread slices (use Glutenfree bread for gf or serve in a bowl with crunchy greens and veggies )
  • Greens like spinach cucumber, or other fresh veggies
  • Sliced jalapeno or pickled jalapeno

Instructions

  • Blend all the dip ingredients until smooth in a blender. Add a tbsp water if needed.
  • Mash the cooked chickpeas in a bowl until mostly mashed with a few whole ones left.
  • Add in the rest of the chickpea salad ingredients including the tofu dip and mix really well. Chill for 15 mins
  • Taste and adjust salt and flavor as needed. Add something sweet like dried cranberries or raisins If you like or toasted cashews.
  • To assemble, prepare sandwich bread or wrap. Add a good helping of chickpea sandwich mix. Top with pickled jalapeños.

Notes

  • The chickpea salad will store in the refrigerator for up to 4 day
  • Feel free to add something sweet like dried cranberries or raisins if you like.
  • For some crunch, add toasted pecans or cashews.
  • The flavor of this chickpeas salad develops as it sits, so chill it for some time before serving.
  • For a lower-carb version enjoy this salad in a lettuce wrap, or stuffed inside a hollowed-out tomato, or rolled up in a low carb tortilla.
  • Not a fan of tofu? Use ¼ cup of soaked cashew nuts instead. 
  • Nutrition does not include bread

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Jalapeno Popper Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 514mg22%

Potassium 473mg14%

Carbohydrates 35g12%

Fiber 12g50%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 18g36%

Vitamin A 902IU18%

Vitamin C 27mg33%

Calcium 157mg16%

Iron 4mg22%