Just letting you know that this vegan chickpea salad sandwich is sponsored by my friends at Oregon Fruit! It’s gonna be your favorite lunch!
This sandwich with chickpea spread has tangy notes of balsamic vinegar, sweet blackberries and fresh basil! It’s a healthy, gluten free lunch that’s packed with plant protein and fiber!
PIN Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich
ChickPEAS chickPEAS! Where my pulse peeps at?
T-H-I-S smash-y mashed chickpea salad with its tangy swirls of balsamic vinegar, dreamy CREAMY yogurt, fresh basil and those mesmerizing, jewel-toned bursts of rich, PUNCHY and sweet blackberries in every bite.
I LOVE IT SO.
Whether your vessel of choice is a slice of bread (like me!) or goin’ straight at it with a spoon, this vegan chickpea salad sandwich is gonna be jazzing up your not-boring-anymore desk lunches ALL week long.
We’ve all had our fair share of paleo chicken salad, Greek yogurt chicken salad or even some healthy egg salad.
BUT HAVE YOU TRIED SMASHED CHICKPEAS?
Ever since discovering the versatility of chickpeas in the vegan chickpea cookie dough bowls and peanut butter chickpea chocolate chip cookies, I think my brain has been on some subconscious quest to see what other new and HAPPENIN’ ways we can use our little pulse buddies because:
- They’re PACKED with plant-based protein. If there’s protein in it, you can BET I am in.
- Fiber YO. Real talk: have you ever tried to add fiber to your diet through those sketchy fiber supplements? You know the ones were overly excited people are dancing around holding their tummies happily on TV, because said fiber is doing magical things for their digestion?
Yea. They don’t taste very happy. Would MUUUCH rather get my 25-30g daily from MORE food please!
- They’re yummy. ‘Nuff said.
Instead of being super tradish (because when do we ever eat traditional food flavors ‘round here?) I thought you might like something a little more fresh and VIBRANT. <– I know the snow is barely gone (longest winter ever, HELLO) but I think we’re READY for Spring food!
Liiiike, BLACKBERRIES!
I’m paying a little homage to where I call home – the Pacific Northwest – and using Oregon Fruit’s canned blackberries to add some fruity-fresh and tangy-sweet flavor profiles to this vegan chickpea salad sandwich, that are basically kind of perfect.
Don’t worry though – you can get their fruit worldwide, not just the PNW! ?
Oregon Fruit is an 82-year old family company that packs its berries and assorted fruit in the summer for MAXIMUM ripeness, flavor and consistency! <– You know what is going to be UP when you open any can!
They’re also Non-GMO, have Z-E-R-O High Fructose Corn Syrup and a Non-BPA lining!
Canned blackberries are a SUPER quick and E-Z-P-Z way to add the yummy flavors and nutrients of fresh blackberries into our chickpea sandwich. Annnnd it’s the secret-trick that allows you to enjoy a THICK slice of pillowy bread piled high with some mashed chickpea salad ALL YEAR LONG.
It’s the kind of lunch that you make for yourself when you don’t really have time to eat, but inner-foodie-you wants something more exciting and “adult” than the PB and J sandwich that you ate yesterday.
And the day before that….and the day before that….
Not that I know anything about that. All just hypothetically speaking, of course.
The vibrant blackberries and deep, emerald-green basil are also making this sandwich read NEXT level on the scale of your standard sandwich prettiness. I think both you and I can agree that pretty food is JUST the most fun to eat.
Lunch envy. Be prepared to give it to E’RYONE around you.
Ingredients
- 1 Can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
- 4 Tbsp Dairy-free plain yogurt
- 2 Tbsp Good quality balsamic vinegar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 6 Tbsp Oregon Fruit Canned Blackberries, Drained and packed
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Fresh basil, thinly sliced
- 6 Slices Bread, of choice
Instructions
- Place the chickpeas, yogurt, balsamic vinegar and salt in a large bowl and mash until most of the chickpeas are broken down, leaving some a little chunky for texture. I find using a potato mashed helps a lot!
- Add in the blackberries, lightly mashing them and stirring them in until well mixed. Stir in the basil.
- For optimum yumminess: cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to chill and develop the flavors.
- Spread on bread and DEVOUR!
Nutrition Info:
Recipes written and produced on Food Faith Fitness are for informational purposes only.
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WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS PER SERVING: FREESTYLE POINTS: 2 POINTS+:5 . OLD POINTS: 3
(per 1/3 of the salad, not including bread of choice)
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
Yes, please! I’m a sucker for a good chickpea salad!!
Taylor Kiser says
You have to try this!
Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite says
I’ve never tried adding fruit to a chickpea salad! Looks delicious 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Oh my gosh you have to Brittany! It’s SO good!
Alyssa Brantley says
Love the addition of the sweet blackberries in this chickpea salad! Incredible flavors going on here! Sign me up!
Taylor Kiser says
Done and Done!
Julia says
I love this idea of a chickpea sandwich for a vegetarian meal and then adding the blackberries is just perfect!
Taylor Kiser says
I am so glad you think so! Thank you!
Matt says
This is one serious sandwich, packed with so much awesome-ness!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
I didn’t even know that canned blackberries exist – I must keep this product in mind!!
Taylor Kiser says
YES! So great for when they are out of season!
naomi robinson says
Everything about this is calling my name! So much yum.
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you!
Cassie Autumn Tran says
I have never tried making a vegan chickpea sandwich before, but I definitely have to try it! This would probably taste great on top of a real salad too!
Taylor Kiser says
Oh it totally would! There are so many options!!
kim says
Have you tried this with fresh or frozen blackberries instead of canned?? It seems the canned is packed in a light syrup, i wonder if you would want to add a touch of sweetener if using fresh or frozen berries… do you think that’s necessary??
Taylor Kiser says
I haven’t tried it, but it will definitely need a touch of sweet!