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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches, Wraps, and Burgers

    Modified: Oct 20, 2022 · Published: Mar 30, 2019 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    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

    Apple pecan chickpea salad sandwich ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • 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

    Dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl.

    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.
    Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich on a plate.

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    If you tried this Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    This chickpea salad sandwich is sweet and savory!

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    Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich on a plate.
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    Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    This simple mashed Apple Pecan Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a healthy lunch. No mayo here! Tahini is used instead. 
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 391kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    Tahini Dressing

    • ¼ cup tahini
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • Salt

    Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    • 15 ounce can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
    • 1 apple chopped - I used Gala
    • ¾ cup chopped pecans
    • ½ cup dried cranberries
    • Salt
    • 16 slices gluten free bread - I used millet chia bread
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    Instructions

    Tahini Dressing

    • Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.

    Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    • Add garbanzo beans to the bowl with dressing. Mash with a fork, or if you have one, a pastry blender. Mash at least half the garbanzo beans.
    • Add the chopped apple, pecans, dried cranberries, and tahini dressing. Mix well. Add salt to taste. 
    • Toast bread. Pile on the chickpea salad and top with another piece of toast.

    Notes

    This chickpea salad recipe will last about 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 5.2mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2.9mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Doris Harris says

      May 23, 2025 at 7:40 pm

      Delicious! I added celery to get in a little bit of non starchy vegetable.5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        May 24, 2025 at 9:31 am

        Thanks Doris!

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    2. Doris Harris says

      May 01, 2025 at 6:16 pm

      Thank you for sharing this recipe, I loved it!4 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        May 02, 2025 at 2:14 pm

        Thanks Doris, I'm so glad!

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    3. Rebecca says

      March 26, 2025 at 11:02 am

      The recipe itself is pretty good, but nowhere did it say that beans were to be drained. I took her literally put the whole can in and it was too soupy.3 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        March 27, 2025 at 10:58 am

        Thank you Rebecca! I just fixed it. Sometimes I forget that not everyone automatically drains and rinsed their beans like I do.

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