Description

This Caramelized Lemon Chickpea Salad Sandwich boasts irresistible flavors and simple prep. It’s packed with chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a zesty 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 cans (15 oz each) 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

In a medium bowl, combine red onion, lemon zest and juice, white wine vinegar, maple syrup, extra virgin olive oil, sumac, and kosher salt. Massage until the onions soften, then refrigerate.
In a small saucepan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Blend garlic and oil with lemon zest.
Return the pan to heat, cut lemon in half, and cook cut-side down for 5-6 minutes until lightly charred. Cool, then add juice to the blender with mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, and kosher salt. Blend until creamy and stir in parsley and tarragon.
In a large bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork or masher. Stir in jalapeños, artichoke hearts, scallions, and mayo.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and combine. Adjust flavors with more lemon, vinegar, salt, or mayo as needed.
To assemble the sandwich, spread mustard or mayo on bread slices, add lettuce, chickpea salad, sumac onions, and top with another slice.

Notes

Adjust the flavors in the chickpea salad to your taste preferences by adding more lemon or vinegar, if needed.
For a creamy texture, add more mayonnaise or a sweeter note with extra maple syrup.
This sandwich can easily be made vegan by using plant-based yogurt instead of mayo.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 420
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 0mg