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!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Salad, sandwich
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3
Calories: 344kcal
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Ingredients
15ounceschickpeas or garbanzo beans,canned
1large ripe avocado
1/4cupfresh cilantro,chopped
2tablespoonschopped green onion
1lime,juiced
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.
Instructions
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.
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.
Spread salad on bread and top with your favorite sandwich toppings. I like to add fresh spinach leaves.
Notes
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.