Description
This Caramelized Lemon Chickpea Salad Sandwich features rich flavors from chickpeas, tart lemon, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick meal or healthy snack!
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
- 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
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the red onion, lemon zest and juice, vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, sumac, and salt. Massage the mixture until the onions soften, then refrigerate.
- Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and stir until golden, about 2-3 minutes, then cool.
- Char the halved lemon, cut side down, in the same pan for 5-6 minutes, then let cool.
- Blend the garlic and oil with the charred lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, and salt until smooth. Mix in parsley and tarragon, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas, then add jalapeños, artichokes, scallions, and mayo. Stir to combine before adding the lemon dressing and adjusting flavors as needed.
- Assemble the sandwich by spreading bread with mustard or mayo, layering with lettuce, chickpea salad, and sumac onions, then top with another slice.
Notes
Make sure to massage the onions well to enhance their flavor.
For extra creaminess, add more mayo if needed.
Feel free to customize the veggies based on your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg