Description
This Caramelized Lemon Chickpea Salad Sandwich bursts with flavor from chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing. It’s a quick, healthy meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
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, halved
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp tarragon leaves, chopped
- 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 leaves
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine red onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, maple syrup, oil, sumac, and salt. Massage until onions soften, cover, and refrigerate.
- Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic, stirring until golden (2-3 minutes). Cool for 3 minutes, then blend with lemon zest.
- Char the lemon halves in the same pan for 5-6 minutes, cut side down. Cool, then squeeze juice into the blender. Add mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, and salt. Blend until creamy, then add herbs and pulse gently.
- In a large bowl, mash chickpeas and mix in jalapeños, artichokes, scallions, and mayo.
- Pour the lemon dressing over the chickpea mixture, stirring until well combined. Adjust flavors to your preference.
- To assemble the sandwich, spread mustard or mayo on two slices of bread. Layer with lettuce, chickpea salad, sumac onions, and top with the second slice.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning of the chickpea salad to suit your taste.
Add avocado slices for an extra creamy texture.
Store any leftover chickpea salad in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg