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I don’t know about you, but once summer arrives, my weekend eating habits tend to become a little…lax. Now instead of wasting my energy on regret, I’ve found it a much more positive, productive, and healthy use of my time to prepare a few nourishing meals to enjoy throughout the week. I have more energy, feel better about myself, and by Friday? I’m ready to greet the weekend with gusto. This curried chickpea salad sandwich is my latest “be good to yourself” weekday recipe. It’s a tangle of satisfying flavors and textures that tastes fabulous. Eating healthy meals should never mean feeling deprived. Its healthy ingredient line-up means it will leave you feeling fabulous too. I found myself looking forward to lunch every day that it was in our refrigerator. My main inspiration for this chickpea salad sandwich is curry. I adore Curry Chicken Salad, and I suspected that a similar flavor profile would work well with chickpeas, which are a staple in Indian cuisine. BINGO! Chickpeas are also a fantastic meatless protein option for salads like this one, Chickpea Tuna Salad, Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, and Moroccan Chickpea Salad.

How to Make Chickpea Salad Sandwich

In order to keep this salad light and healthy, I made a few simple swaps. They help make the salad more nutritious without diminishing the flavor.

One of these swaps is using nonfat plain Greek yogurt instead of mayo, making this a chickpea salad sandwich NO MAYO!!!It’s cool, creamy, tangy, and a perfect swap for mayo.

The Ingredients

Chickpeas. In addition to pairing well with curry, chickpeas are also super affordable, high in protein and fiber, and they are an ideal choice for meal prep lunches.Greek Yogurt. High in protein, ultra creamy, and perfect for making a healthy, super creamy curry chickpea salad. Using Greek yogurt instead of mayo helps keep the chickpea salad sandwich calories low. Lemon Juice. For brightness and acidity. Maple Syrup. Adds delicious sweetness to the salad and balances the curry.

Curry Powder. A blend of spices, it’s warm and aromatic. Every brand is a little different, so pick your favorite (or try a new one).Garlic Powder. For a touch of garlicky flavor without the fuss of mincing. Celery. To give the mashed chickpea salad layers of interesting texture, I added some crunchy, refreshing celery.Cashews. Another delicious, crunchy element that serves as a nice contrast to the creaminess of the chickpeas and dressing.Raisins. The golden raisins provide the right amount of sweetness to balance the curry’s spice.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Chickpea salad will last in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To Freeze. Freeze the chickpea mixture in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Mixing Bowls. Perfect for making this chickpea salad. Citrus Juicer. Makes juicing lemons and limes a breeze.Masher. The easiest way to mash the chickpeas.

I hope I’ve successfully sold you on this nutritious salad and you’re thinking, “Okay, Erin. What’s the recipe for chickpea salad?” I know you’re going to love it!