Description
This mouthwatering Caramelized Lemon Chickpea Salad Sandwich boasts a delightful mix of flavors. Prepared with chickpeas, zingy lemon, and fresh herbs, it’s ideal for quick meals and is incredibly satisfying. Enjoy a healthy, homemade option that’s easy and bursting with flavor!
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
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup parsley leaves
- 1 tbsp tarragon leaves
- 2, 15 oz cans 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 to spread on the bread
- Lettuce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine red onion, lemon zest and juice, vinegar, maple syrup, oil, sumac, and salt. Massage until onions soften. Cover and refrigerate.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic cloves, stirring until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Let cool for 3 minutes, then transfer to a blender with the lemon zest.
- Return the pan to medium-low heat. Cut lemon in half, place cut side down in the pan, and cook until lightly charred, about 5-6 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Squeeze charred lemon juice into the blender. Add mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, and salt, then blend until smooth. Pulse in parsley and tarragon. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a large bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork or potato masher. Stir in jalapeños, artichokes, scallions, and mayo.
- Pour lemon dressing over the chickpea mixture and stir until combined. Adjust flavors as needed with lemon, salt, or sweetener.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread mustard or mayo on two slices of bread, layer with lettuce, chickpea salad, sumac onions, and top with another slice of bread.
Notes
Feel free to add more veggies like cucumber or bell pepper for extra crunch.
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of pickled jalapeños to suit your taste.
This salad can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg