Buffalo Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This Buffalo Chickpea Salad is flavorful, nutritious, and quick to prepare! It blends chickpeas, fresh veggies, and creamy buffalo sauce for a hearty and tasty sandwich filling.
Servings: 4 servings
Cost: $7.13
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/3 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup mayo see note 2
- 3 tablespoons Buffalo sauce see note 1
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Toasted bread or rolls
- Toppings as desired see note 3
Instructions
- Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas, then dry them thoroughly using a salad spinner for convenience. Chop the celery into 1-inch pieces and slice the green onions into 1-inch pieces before measuring.
- Add shredded carrots, celery, and green onions to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Then, add the drained chickpeas and pulse again, scraping down the sides as needed. Next, incorporate the mayo, Buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is chunky and well combined.
- Toast the bread or sandwich rolls. Layer your favorite sandwich ingredients, such as lettuce or avocado, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide the buffalo chickpea mixture among four sandwiches, then top with the other piece of bread or roll. Enjoy right away!
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Notes
Note 1: Frank’s® RedHot Wings Buffalo sauce is my favorite for this recipe!
Note 2: Start with 1/4 cup of mayo and add more if you'd like a creamier sandwich filling.
Note 3: You can add any sandwich toppings you like, I love to use ripe avocado, lettuce, and tomato slices.
Nutrition: The nutrition information only reflects the Buffalo Chickpea Filling as bread and additional toppings will vary.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep any bread or wraps separate to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 2.4g | Sodium: 536mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 1.8g