Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich
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Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Recipe by : Maryanne from Viva !’ s Vegan Recipe Club , www . veganrecipeclub . org . uk
Serves : 4 Prep time : 10 minutes
Ingredients :
• 1 tin chickpeas , drained and rinsed
• 4-5 gherkins , finely chopped
• 4 spring onions , finely chopped
• 2-3 tbsp vegan mayonnaise thinned down with a tbsp or two of unsweetened plant milk
• 1-2 tsp Dijon mustard , according to taste
• 1½ tsp cider vinegar ( optional – this depends on the tartness of your mayo )
• Salt to taste
• 2-3 tbsp fresh dill or parsley , chopped
• Pinch of turmeric
• Lots of fresh black pepper
• Wholemeal bread of your choice
Optional extras – some or all of these :
• Alfalfa or other small sprouts
• Carrot , grated
• Dark green leaves , e . g . rocket or watercress
• Tomato , thinly sliced
• Avocado , mashed or sliced
Method :
1 . Mash the chickpeas with a potato masher – the mixture should be mostly smashed up but keep some texture .
2 . Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well .
3 . Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary .
4 . Create your sandwich with the bread and other fillings of your choosing .
5 . The filling will last for 2 - 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge .
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