Description

This Caramelized Lemon Chickpea Salad Sandwich combines creamy chickpeas with zesty ingredients and fresh herbs. Quick to prepare, it’s a healthy, satisfying meal ideal for lunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp sumac
Kosher salt
2 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves
1 lemon, halved and charred
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 cup parsley leaves
1 tbsp tarragon leaves
2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped
1/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp mayo or plain unsweetened plant-based yogurt
Slices of sourdough or whole wheat bread
Dijon mustard or mayo to spread on the bread
Lettuce

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix red onion, lemon zest and juice, vinegar, maple syrup, oil, sumac, and salt. Massage until the onion softens. Refrigerate.
Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic cloves, stirring until golden for about 2-3 minutes. Let cool.
Char lemon halves cut-side down in the pan for 5-6 minutes until browned. Let cool.
Blend garlic, oil, lemon zest, charred lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, and salt until smooth. Pulse in parsley and tarragon.
Mash chickpeas in a large bowl. Stir in jalapeños, artichoke hearts, scallions, and mayo.
Combine lemon dressing with the chickpea mixture, adjusting flavors with more lemon, vinegar, or salt as needed.
Assemble the sandwich with bread, spread mustard or mayo, add lettuce, chickpea salad, and sumac onions.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the seasonings to match your taste preferences.
For extra crunch, consider adding sliced cucumbers or radishes to the salad.
This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a quick meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 19g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 0mg