Green Goddess Salad Sandwich for Everyday Lunch Comfort
A creamy herb-forward chickpea salad sandwich filled with vibrant herbs, crisp vegetables, and smooth avocado for a fresh and satisfying vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 1/3 cup fresh basil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 2 green onions, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 medium avocado, pitted
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 4 slices bread
- 4 tbsp vegan mayonnaise (optional)
- Crisp cabbage, for topping (optional)
- Cucumber, diced, for topping (optional)
- Red onion, finely diced, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Combine spinach, basil, dill, green onions, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, and white wine vinegar in a blender or food processor.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, then blend until smooth.
- Mash chickpeas in a bowl until they form a coarse paste.
- Stir the herb mixture into the mashed chickpeas until well combined.
- Gently fold in avocado pieces.
- Divide the mixture into four portions.
- Spread each bread slice with vegan mayonnaise, if using.
- Top each with a chickpea mixture, then add crisp cabbage, diced cucumber, and red onion for texture.
- Place the sandwiches in the oven or toaster oven for 2-4 minutes to lightly toast the bread and warm the filling.
Notes
Use baby spinach or arugula in place of spinach for varied flavor.
Sweet basil is preferred for a milder taste, but parsley can be used in a pinch.
For a non-avocado option, substitute with mashed silken tofu.
Storage: Make the salad ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
Sweet basil is preferred for a milder taste, but parsley can be used in a pinch.
For a non-avocado option, substitute with mashed silken tofu.
Storage: Make the salad ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 420mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3g
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