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Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich

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This simple mashed Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a healthy lunch. No mayo here! Tahini is used instead.

Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich on a plate.

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"One of the best recipes I have found! I have made this recipe at least 5 times in the last month. It is remarkable, it just disappears. Everyone loves it. - Roger"

Chickpea salad sandwiches are one of those meals that I just can't get enough of. They are an easy go-to when you want a quick meal.

For this Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich, I made a tahini dressing. The savory flavors of the tahini pair well with the sweet flavors of the apple.

To add even more sweetness, I added dried cranberries. I used pecans for some crunch, but you could use walnuts or roasted cashews if you want.

The other chickpea salad sandwich recipes I've made are my Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Chickpea Salad Sandwich and my Chickpea Salad Sandwich.

Other recipes to try are my Tofu Curry Salad recipe and my Kombucha with Cranberries.

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❤️ Why You'll Love It
🧾 Ingredients
📖 Variations / Additions
🔪 Instructions
💭 Tips
🥪 Other Vegan Sandwiches
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❤️ Why You'll Love It

It has a balance of flavors.
It's made in minutes.
It's perfect for a brown bag lunch or easy weeknight meal.

🧾 Ingredients

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans): Adds a mild nutty flavor.
Apples: I used Gala apples, but you could use your favorite.
Pecans: For some crunch. You could also use walnuts or roasted cashews.
Dried cranberries: Adds a sweet tart flavor. You could also use dried cherries or raisins.
Tahini: Adds a nutty sesame flavor.
Lemon juice: Adds a bright tart flavor.
Garlic: Adds a pungent flavor.
Salt: Enhances the other flavors. I like to use sea salt.

To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

📖 Variations / Additions

Walnuts, roasted cashews, or almonds
Dried cherries or raisins
Green onions
Celery
Soy curls
Vegan chicken
Firm tofu
White beans
Vegan mayo or vegan yogurt
Dijon mustard

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🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Stir.

Chickpeas added to the bowl with pastry masher.

Step 2: Add the chickpeas. Using a pastry blender, potato masher, or a fork, mash at least half the chickpeas.

Apple pecan chickpea salad ingredients in a mixing bowl.

Step 3: Add chopped apple, pecans, and dried cranberries.

Apple pecan chickpea salad in a large bowl.

Step 4: Stir to combine.

Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich open faced on a plate with bowlful of chickpea salad next to it.

💭 Tips

Mix the tahini dressing first. Then add the chickpeas to it. That way the chickpeas soak up the dressing as you mash them.
Use a pastry blender to mash the chickpeas. Mashing the chickpeas helps to keep them in the sandwich. A pastry blender is faster than using a fork, and it's less cleanup than a food processor. Also, with a food processor, if you're not careful, you'll end up with hummus if you overmix.
Next, add the chopped pecans, apple, and dried cranberries.
Add salt to taste. Start with a small amount. You can always add more, but you can't take it away.