Creamy Chickpea Chicken Salad Sandwich
A creamy, tangy, and hearty chicken salad with chickpeas, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups. Quick and easy to make, it’s a versatile recipe for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the drained chickpeas. Using a fork or potato masher, lightly mash them until they’re broken down but still chunky.
- Add the cooked chicken to the bowl with the chickpeas. Stir to combine.
- Fold in the finely chopped celery, minced red onion (if using), and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and chickpea mixture. Stir gently until everything is well-coated.
- Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve on your favorite bread or rolls, with lettuce or tomato slices if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter salad, add a splash of milk or extra yogurt to loosen the mixture. Chill the salad for enhanced flavor before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 24
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