Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich.

Recipe Difficulty: Easy

My Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe Notes:

Being vegan, I wanted a sandwich to fill the void of an egg or tuna salad sandwich. When I discovered the idea of smashing chickpeas to use a filling, I couldn't wait to try it. (I have since added a 2nd version of the recipe that also addsjackfruit, (linked the one I buy) it gives the mixture a tuna like texture)

I often make the version I am sharing with dill, dijon, red onion, celery etc, but I wouldn't hesitate to mix it up. Capers or dill pickles would be nice chopped in, or how about curry powder with raisins and apple? I'd love to turn it into a "creamed tuna and peas" on toast situation.  Endless possibilities. 

If I want it to taste even more tuna like, I will add in some chopped nori or seaweed flakes. If  wanting more of an egg salad sandwich experience, I highly recommend picking up some kala namak. (link to the one I buy) It is a black sulpheric salt that literally will make whatever you sprinkle it on taste "eggy." It's inexpensive and you don't need a lot, so it lasts a long time. 

I really like the filling served on my home made brown bread. The sweetness from the bread really works with all of the other components. Your favourite bread or wraps will work too. The main chickpea mixture tastes bright and fresh with dill, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced red onion, celery, vegan mayo and a bit of smoked paprika. 

To my smashed chickpea "tuna" sandwich you'll often find me adding a handful of greens/arugula, crisp veggie bacon, slices of tomato, and cheese. 

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