Mediterranean Style Chickpea Salad Sandwich - Flavor Feast
Hello dear flavor enthusiasts! Today, I bring you a delicious Mediterranean-style chickpea salad sandwich recipe. You'll discover the marvelous harmony of sun-dried tomatoes, tahini, and za'atar in this recipe. If you're looking for a vegan and gluten-free option, you're in the right place! Whether for lunch or a picnic, this sandwich will always make you happy. If you're ready, let's head to the kitchen!
- 425 grams canned chickpeas (drained) or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/4 cup green onion (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon dates or raisins (chopped, optional)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon za'atar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup mint (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1-2 tablespoons hot water
- Bread slices
- Crispy greens or sliced tomatoes or cucumbers as needed
Don't worry, it's very easy! First, take the chickpeas into a bowl and mash until 3/4 of them are crushed.
Add the red pepper, green onion, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, dates, spices, salt, parsley, and mint. Mix well.
In another bowl, mix the tahini with lemon juice and hot water. Whisk until the tahini is light and fluffy. Add more water if necessary.
Now comes the fun part! Add the tahini mixture to the chickpea bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
Let the mixture sit in the fridge for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Finally, prepare your sandwich. Place the chickpea salad and desired greens between the bread slices. Enjoy your meal!
You can also serve the chickpea salad in a wrap or bowl.
Mediterranean Style Chickpea Salad Sandwich - Flavor Feast Cooking Tips
When preparing this recipe, you can use a fork to mash the chickpeas. For more flavor, let it sit in the fridge overnight.
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