Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich
I’ve never liked egg salad, potato salad, or macaroni salad. Don’t get me wrong, I love salads, just not the mayonnaise based kind. I can’t stand mayo! Well, I recently created a creamy salad that I love and there is no mayonnaise involved. This Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich gets it’s creaminess from the avocado! It is my new favorite sandwich. I could eat it every day for lunch…and some weeks I do:) I am sharing the recipe today because it is the perfect GREEN sandwich for St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow!
My lunch time is usually rushed because Caleb needs mama’s attention, so I love that this healthy salad can be made in minutes. The salad is also fun to make because you get to use a fork to smash the chickpeas and avocado together. If you have older children, get them involved and have them help with this step. Caleb is still too young, but someday this will be his job:)
After you get the chickpeas and avocado smashed together, stir in fresh cilantro, green onion, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and that is it! I told you it was simple to make. Spread the Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad on two slices of bread and you have a sandwich! I like to add fresh spinach leaves to my sandwich. You can also add lettuce, tomatoes, sprouts, etc. Add whatever sandwich toppings you like.
This Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad is also great as a dip for veggies, crackers, and pita chips. It is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free-as long as you use gluten free-bread or serve as a dip with veggies or gluten-free crackers.
If you are looking for a quick and healthy lunch idea, make this Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich. It is one of my favorite sandwiches and I hope you like it too!
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Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich
Yield: Salad for 3-4 sandwiches
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
This Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich is a great quick and easy lunch option that is good for you too! The salad also makes a great dip!
Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas or garbanzo beans (I use Bush's Garbanzo Beans)
1 large ripe avocado
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
Juice from 1 lime
Salt and pepper, to taste
Bread of your choice (I use whole wheat bread)
Fresh spinach leaves or other sandwich toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, sprouts, etc.Directions:
1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Place on a paper towel and remove the outer skins. You can leave them on, but I like to remove them.
2. In a medium bowl, using a fork or potato masher smash the chickpeas and avocado together. Add in cilantro, green onion, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Spread salad on bread and top with your favorite sandwich toppings. I like to add fresh spinach leaves.
Note: This salad also makes a great dip. Serve with cut up veggies, crackers, or pita chips. Also, this salad is best eaten the day it is made because it will turn brown due to the avocado.
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I can’t stand Mayo either! This is such a great idea instead. So healthy and fresh too!
While I have no issue with using mayonnaise, I like alternatives that aren’t fat and this works for me. I just got some avocados in my bi-weekly organic food delivery and have to try this stat!
Oh my gosh. LOVE THIS.
Girl, I SO cannot stand mayo either so I’m SO excited to see this salad! It’s a lunch salad sandwich that I can get behind!
Does the avocado turn brown if you dont use it up right away?
Two Peas replied: — March 16th, 2012 @ 2:34 pm
The avocado turns a little brown, so it is best eaten the day it’s made. It still tastes good the next day though. I usually eat it two days in a row:)
That sounds SO GOOD! And luckily, I have 3 fresh avocados just waiting for something like this.
def going to have to try.. I’ve actually made tuna salad with hummus instead of mayo… and honestly can’t even tell the difference.. its yummo!
I will be trying this for sure, Maria! Love everything about it! Pinned and SU’d!
Two Peas replied: — March 16th, 2012 @ 4:43 pm
Thanks Katrina!
Nutritious and with awesome texture and color! I JUST ate lunch, but I have avocado and chickpeas here, so had I waited until now to make lunch, I would have made one of these sandwiches. Simple and tasty, I like it!
LOVE this sandwich. Must make tomorrow when I’m making all green foods!
Wow–what a fantastic idea!! I am not a fan of mayo either but I LOVE avocado! I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!
Um…yes please!! I get so much inspiration from your guy’s blog, kudos!
Two Peas replied: — March 16th, 2012 @ 10:48 pm
Thanks Kristin! Glad you are enjoying our recipes!
what a great combo, Maria!
I am in love with this sandwich!
I LOVE mayo, but I have made this before & it is DELISH! I also rinse the chickpeas three times and it cuts the sodium by more than half.
I absolutely LOVED this recipe. Avocados are my favorite and to make a salad along with chickpeas is brilliant. I would probably just add jalapenos for some heat in my sandwich.
Mmmm simple, green, and healthy! I haven’t eaten avocado in a sandwich for awhile. Gotta get on that.
The salad looks so perfect! I love both chickpeas and avocados, have gotto try this!
Two of my favorite things… Love this hearty vegetarian sandwich! And, hey, it’s green! YAY! Happy Saint Patty’s Day!
what a great idea.. looks so good and healthy. love the idea of adding chickpeas.
this is genius
Using avocado instead of mayo for a salad is a brilliant idea and a lot healthier. Love the pics.
Yum, I love the texture the avocado gives this sandwich! Delicious! Such a pretty color as well, makes me want to go make one right now!
Love this sandwich! Simple and Delicious.
I love using avocado instead of mayo to make things creamy! My husband and I both cannot stand mayo. Thanks for this idea! I’m also currently making your polenta pie recipe-can’t wait to try it in a few minutes!
Made this yesterday! It was DELICIOUS. I made it just as posted, but we added a little garlic salt for extra flavor (since avocados and chickpeas need a boost).
So good! We’ll be making this over and over again. Thanks Maria!
This looks so yummy! Chickpeas are my new favorite thing, so I’m excited to try this. Thanks for the recipe!
That is an awesome idea! I love chickpeas and avocados. They must taste a bit Southwest with the cilantro and lime…both of those must add a zing! Thanks for the idea…God bless!
this looks awesome! I also made a smashed chickpea sandwich this week (http://kaleeats.blogspot.ca/2012/03/almond-butter-chickpea-wrap.html ).. but I can’t wait to try this! genius
I made this sandwich yesterday, and oh it was yum! I will definitely make this again. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Love my avocado!
Delicious idea for a healthy and wholesome sandwich! Thanks, Maria!
Looks simple yet delicious. I don’t have any fresh cilantro on hand — used the last of it to make pesto — but think that’ll make a great addition here too!
Made this yesterday! So good and easy. As a Mom with two babies I love being able to make ahead and have something healthy for me to eat! I tried feeding it to my two year old and he loved it!
I just made this and it is fantastic. I smashed the chickpeas in food processor, stire0red in avocado and mashed togther by hand, and added an extra 1/2 avocado and garic salt. Made 4 large sandwiches. Thanks!
i LOVE chickpeas and avocados… i have never considered combining the two!! i will admit, however, that cilantro is on the *short* list of things that i despise. i just can’t bring myself to enjoy it! would the recipe be too bland/boring without it or could you recommend a replacement??
I love this idea for a healthy sandwich!
You’re just like me, a vegetarian that HATES mayo!
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