Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad Sandwich

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 1
Healthy and hearty Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad Sandwich
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Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups cooked garbanzo beans , drained and rinsed ( or 2 15 oz . cans )
1 cup celery , diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries ( chopped fresh would be great too )
1/2 cup walnuts , roughly chopped ( or pecans )
1/2 cup scallion , thinly sliced , white & green parts ( green onions )
sea salt , to taste
fresh ground pepper , to taste ( I used about 1/2 teaspoon each )
6 tablespoons tahini
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water ( only needed if using tahini )
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
lettuce , of choice
bread , of choice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
482
Sugar
23g
Fat
15g
The Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional chicken or tuna salad sandwiches. The garbanzo beans add a hearty texture and a great source of protein, while the dried cranberries add a touch of sweetness. The tahini dressing provides a healthy fat alternative to mayonnaise-based dressings, and the walnuts add a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids. This sandwich can be enjoyed as a quick and healthy lunch or a satisfying and flavorful picnic option.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine the garbanzo beans, celery, cranberries, walnuts, and scallions.
2.Add salt and pepper to taste.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the tahini, cider vinegar, water, and maple syrup to create the dressing.
4.Pour the dressing over the garbanzo bean mixture and mix well.
5.Assemble the sandwich with lettuce and bread of your choosing, and enjoy!

PROS

This sandwich is a great plant-based alternative to traditional chicken or tuna salad sandwiches, and it’s packed with protein and fiber from the garbanzo beans.

The tahini dressing is a healthy and flavorful alternative to mayonnaise-based dressings.

CONS

The dried cranberries can add a lot of sugar to this sandwich, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sandwich is a great source of plant-based protein from the garbanzo beans, and the walnuts add a healthy dose of Omega-3 fatty acids.
The tahini in the dressing is a great source of healthy fats and can also aid in digestion.

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