How to Make Homemade Cajun Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Hello dear kitchen friends! Today we will make a practical and delicious Cajun chickpea salad sandwich. This recipe is a wonderful combination of bell peppers, Cajun spices, and fresh herbs. With this quickly prepared sandwich, your lunch will be both satisfying and refreshing. Serve it between slices of bread or wrapped in lettuce leaves; either way, a delightful taste awaits you!

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Homemade Cajun Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Prep
20 min
Servings
4 Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Homemade Cajun Chickpea Salad Sandwich Ingredients 14items
  • 15 oz canned chickpeas (or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper (red, green, or both)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery (or chopped white onion)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeño
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (or other preferred fresh herbs)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons or more Cajun spice
  • 3 tablespoons dairy-free yogurt (or vegan mayonnaise)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • Slices of bread (or lettuce leaves)
  • Lettuce (or coleslaw)
How to Make Homemade Cajun Chickpea Salad Sandwich 6steps
1

Shall we start? First, drain the chickpeas and place them in a bowl. Mash about 2/3 of them, leaving a few whole for flavor bursts.

2

Now, chop the vegetables and cilantro. If you haven't done this before, this step is quite fun. Add them all to the chickpeas and mix.

3

Time for the spices! Add the sun-dried tomatoes, jalapeño, salt, garlic powder, and Cajun spice. Mix well.

4

Add the yogurt and lime juice. Now things are getting good! Mix everything well until combined.

5

Taste and adjust to your liking. If you want a creamier texture, you can add a bit more yogurt.

6

Are you ready? Prepare your sandwiches! Serve nicely with slices of bread or lettuce leaves. Enjoy your meal!

Homemade Cajun Chickpea Salad Sandwich Cooking Tips

Don't rush when mashing the chickpeas, leaving a few whole enhances the flavor. Remember to adjust the Cajun spice to your taste, spice lovers can add a bit more. Trying your sandwiches with toasted bread is also a great idea!

Nutrition Facts

/serving
226
kcal
12.0g
Protein
36.0g
Carbs
5.0g
Fat

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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Homemade Cajun Chickpea Salad Sandwich?
One serving of Homemade Cajun Chickpea Salad Sandwich comes to about 226 calories, so it fits easily into a normal day. Protein: 12.0g. Carbohydrates: 36.0g. Fat: 5.0g.
How long does it take to make Homemade Cajun Chickpea Salad Sandwich?
Start to finish, 20 min is enough. Prep: 20 min. Serves 4.
What ingredients do I need for Homemade Cajun Chickpea Salad Sandwich?
You need 14 ingredients, and most are probably already in your kitchen. Here they are: 15 oz canned chickpeas (or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas), 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper (red, green, or both), 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, 1/4 cup chopped celery (or chopped white onion), 1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeño, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (or other preferred fresh herbs), 1/2 teaspoon salt...
What diets is Homemade Cajun Chickpea Salad Sandwich suitable for?
Yes — Homemade Cajun Chickpea Salad Sandwich works for these diets: Vegan.
How to make Homemade Cajun Chickpea Salad Sandwich?
It comes together in 6 steps, each one spelled out below. Difficulty level: Medium.

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Banu K.

3 weeks ago

Tarife bayıldım! Nohut ve cajun baharatı birleşimi efsane olmuş 😋

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Ayşe C.

3 weeks ago

Çok sevdim ama mayonez yerine yoğurt kullandım, daha hafif oldu. Tavsiye ederim.

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Fatma K.

3 weeks ago

Merak ettim, zeytinyağı yerine hindistancevizi yağı kullanırsak nasıl olur acaba?

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Mert E.

3 weeks ago

Lezzetli ama bana biraz fazla tuzlu geldi. Tuz miktarını azaltarak deneyeceğim.

Çiğdem D.

3 weeks ago

Sandviç için harika bir tarif, özellikle piknikler için birebir! Ailem bayıldı.