I’m back! I meant to just take a little break for Thanksgiving and then I guess that turned into the week after Thanksgiving too… Sorry about that! I think it was a combination of sickness, family visiting, and laziness. Probably mostly the laziness. But I’m back now and I think you will love this Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwich!
I first discovered the idea of smashed chickpea salad sandwiches not too long ago and I really couldn’t believe I had never made them before. They are ridiculously easy to make, take no time at all, and pretty much taste like chunky hummus smashed between two pieces of bread with lots of delicious flavors added. Are you sold yet?!
Curry powder has been one of my food obsessions for a while now (it is amazing in this curry cilantro hummus!). You just add a few pinches and it gives so much delicious, warm flavor to your dish. I always used to make curried turkey salad sandwiches around the holidays so I thought I would give my recipe a try with chickpeas instead of turkey and it is delicious! I also add some onions and celery for a little crunch and some dried cranberries and apple for some sweetness.
These Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwiches are so delicious and easy to make, they will soon become a lunch staple for you this season 🙂
***If you’re looking for my Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe here it is:
- 4 cups cooked chicken, diced into bite size pieces (measure after it is diced)
- 2/3 cup celery, small diced
- 1/4 cup onion, small diced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped up
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Sandwich bread or buns, gluten free or regular
Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced apple, your favorite kind (about 1 small apple)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup vegan mayo or regular mayo (or more or less depending on how much mayo you like)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Sandwich bread
- Spinach or lettuce if desired
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher. You can mash them as smooth or coarse as you desire. Add all of the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix until everything is combined.
- Place desired amount of curried chickpea salad between two pieces of bread and enjoy! Add spinach or lettuce if desired. Recipes makes enough chickpea salad for 4-6 sandwiches, depending on how big you fill them.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: Lunch, Gluten Free, Vegan
These chickpea salad sandwiches look like they pack a protein punch and are such a great healthier option to balance out the holiday eating! Pinning 🙂
Thanks Medha! They really do pack a protein punch 🙂
Hey there! Any ideas on how long the mix lasts for and if you can freeze it?
Hi Jillian, it should stay good in the refrigerate for 3-4 days. I’ve never frozen it myself, but not sure that it would hold up too well. You could always try to freeze a little bit and see how it turns out though 🙂
Chunky Hummus? Sold! And I love curry powder too. I took a little blogging break around Thanksgiving too, it is so nice to relax sometimes!
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It is so nice to relax sometimes 🙂 Haha, I’m totally sold on chunky hummus too!
So glad you’re back, Izzy! Sometimes a short break is just what you need! I’ve never tried smashed chickpea sandwiches before, but I love chickpeas so it sounds delicious. Such gorgeous photos too!
Thank you, Danielle! It was hard not to make it longer, haha! Smashed chickpea sandwiches are so good!!
I love chickpea sandwiches and I love the idea of adding curry, Izzy. I just bought new curry powder so this recipe is timely. Glad you took a little time off – don’t think of it as laziness – think of it as relaxing!
Thank you, Geraldine! I go through mine so fast too that I am always having to buy more 🙂
I think we all need a break sometimes! I’m planning on taking some time off from posting around Christmas – and I can’t wait! 🙂 Little blogging vacation if you will! lol
This sandwich looks delicious! I am always looking for new lunch ideas!
That sounds like a good idea, Ashley! I hope you enjoy your time off 🙂 Thank you! I’m always in a lunch rut too but at least now I have these sandwiches!
These are SO beautiful! Delicious things between two pieces of bread is always a win 😉
Thank you, Ashley!! I agree 🙂
Eeeee! I am a chickpea anything lova, so smashed chickers sammies are my jam. But your smashed and loaded chickpea sandwich is totally rockin’, my dear! Love all the flavors and textures you used! Just the healthy, yet deliciousness I need amongst all this holiday sugar and carb overload! Cheers and thanks for sharing the yum!
Me too!! I hear you with needing a break from all the sugar and car overload! This sandwich would be perfect for that 🙂
I’m sorry to hear you were sick, Izzy — glad you’re feeling better! These sandwiches look so amazing! I love curry chicken salad, but these would be a perfect meatless option for me and I can’t wait to try it!
Thank you, Marcie! I am feeling much better now! These are the perfect vegetarian option 🙂
Between the curry powder, fresh crunchy veg and apple, I am loving this sandwich. Could see myself adding some avocado which I’m sure you’d approve of too. 😉
Thank you, Katie! And, yes, I 100% approve of the avocado addition 🙂
I LOVE a good curry salad and this chickpea version is pretty much screaming at me to MAKE IT! Lunch is gonna rock this weekend, I just know it. 😉
Thank you, Sarah!! I’m thinking of making another batch so my lunch can rock this week 🙂
So glad to see you back and feeling better, Izzy! We all need a short break sometimes 🙂 These sandwiches are beautiful! I love smashed chickpeas and they sound amazing with the flavorful curry and crunchy apples! In fact, I think I want to make this for lunch today!
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Thank you, Kelly! They really are so good with the curry powder! I’m not sure there is much that isn’t good with curry, haha!
I love hummus but I’m way too lazy to make it myself…looks right up my alley!
These sandwiches are really so easy to make, Kelley! They would be perfect for you 🙂
Welcome back, Izzy! I’m glad you gave yourself a little time off. It flies by, doesn’t it?!
Hopefully you’re feeling better!
This sandwich looks amazing! I’ve had a mock tuna sandwich made with chickpeas and I loved it but I’ve never tried a curry version. The addition of crunchy apple sounds perfect. I’ll have to give this one a try soon! 🙂
Thank you, Sarah! I am finally starting to feel better! Yes, time off goes by way too fast!
A mock tuna sandwich sounds so good! Canned tuna was always my guilty pleasure! I think you would love this 🙂
I’ve made a chickpea sandwich before and loved it, so this curried version sounds just perfect! I love how colorful this version is, too. I think I could devour this for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Made this tonight and it is soooo good! Thanks!
That is great to hear, Angela! I’m so happy you liked it 🙂
I bought some chickpea curried salad, went back for more and there wasn’t any so found your recipe. I didn’t mash the chickpeas as I like them whole and added some chasnews , absolutely delicious, thanks so much ????
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I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it! Curried chickpea salad is one of my favorites 🙂
Google led me here. I was having the most wicked pregnancy craving and this satisfied it. Amazing. Thank you!
Thanks Nicole! A satisfied craving is the best feeling!
This recipe is AMAZING!
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Thank you so much! Glad you liked it! 🙂
This turned out great!
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Yah! So glad!
This curry salad was AMAZING!! Just what I was looking for. We are new vegans and wanted something that would be so delicious we wouldn’t miss animal products. This was perfect. Right balance of all the flavors and textures!
Yah! So glad you liked it! It’s one of my favorites too!
This is a new fave here, Issy. Congrats.
Yah!! It’s one of my faves too! 🙂
Had a similar sandwich in a local restaurant and did an online search. I’m certain they copied yours. It’s brilliant!
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Haha, so glad you liked it!
What is a serving for the curry chickpeas?
It’s just about 1/4 of the entire mixture 🙂
Delicious recipe. I make ‘pretend’ tuna salad with the chickpeas and various additions. This variation with curry and the apples & raisins is excellent and another alternative for sandwiches. Thank you.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely phenomenal. So flavorful and now replacing my usual chickpea tuna-style salad. Thank you so much for this amazing recipe!
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So nice to hear!!
I love all the ingredients in this! The chickpea salad sandwiches is definitely a great way to welcome and celebrate the fall season! So delicious! I appreciate you for sharing it. definitely it will gives you a huge hit.
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I’m so glad you liked it!!
This has become one of our favorites! It has the perfect combo of flavors–sweet, savory, and with the added crunch of celery and apples. Love it!
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That’s so great to hear!!
Super good! i added a splash of vinegar, but so yummy!
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So glad you enjoyed this recipe!!