Description

This Caramelized Lemon Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a delightful blend of flavors, featuring savory chickpeas and zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal!

Ingredients

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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
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 cup parsley leaves
1 tbsp tarragon leaves
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

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Instructions

Combine red onion, lemon zest and juice, vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, sumac, and salt in a bowl and massage until softened. Refrigerate.
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and cook garlic until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Cool, then blend with the zest of a whole lemon.
Char both lemon halves in the skillet for 5-6 minutes cut side down and let cool.
Squeeze charred lemon juice into the blender with mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, and salt, then blend until smooth. Add parsley and tarragon, pulse to mince.
Mash chickpeas in a large bowl, then mix in jalapeños, artichoke hearts, scallions, and mayo.
Pour the lemon dressing over the chickpea mixture, stir to combine, and adjust flavors as needed.
Assemble the sandwich with your choice of bread, spreading mustard or mayo, adding lettuce, chickpea salad, and sumac onions.

Notes

Store any leftover chickpea salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Feel free to customize the sandwich with your favorite veggies or additional toppings.
For a spicier kick, add more jalapeños to the chickpea mixture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 350
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 5mg