Herby Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich



Vegan Chickpea Salad

1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1/8 cup chopped dill 
2 Tab. fresh tarragon
1/2 cup chopped scallions
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard, or 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2-3 tablespoons Mayo or Dill Dip
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1 tablespoon capers

For the sandwich (makes 2-3) 

1 batch Vegan Chickpea Salad
4 slices whole-grain or GF bread, everything bagels or wraps)
1 tablespoon mustard
2 large lettuce leaves (red leaf, green leaf or romaine)
1 Turkish cucumber, thinly sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced (use a vegetable peeler)
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1 large avocado sliced
big handful of microgreens or sprouts

Make the chickpea salad, placing all ingredients in a medium bowl, mix and smash with a fork until well combined. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your liking.

Assemble the sandwiches. Spread a little whole grain mustard on the bread.
Top with lettuce and a generous amount of the chickpea salad.
Layer sliced cucumber, carrots, radishes and avocado.
Top with a mound of sprouts and bread.


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