Description
These Irresistible Chickpea Salad Melts are the ultimate sandwich for a satisfying and flavorful meal. A delicious blend of mashed chickpeas, mayo, and spices topped with melted cheese, sandwiched between slices of bread and toasted to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chickpea Salad:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 slices sandwich bread or English muffins
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or your favorite melting cheese
- Butter or cooking spray for toasting
Instructions
- Mash Chickpeas: In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork until chunky but combined.
- Prepare Salad: Stir in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, red onion, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the chickpea salad evenly over half of the bread slices or English muffin halves. Top each with shredded cheese and cover with remaining bread slices.
- Toast: Lightly butter or spray the outsides of the sandwiches. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Serve: Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra texture, add chopped pickles or capers to the salad.
- You can use vegan cheese and mayo for a fully plant-based version.
- Serve with a side of fresh greens or chips for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
