Tangy, a bit spicy, hearty and creamy, this Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a delicious way to enjoy nourishing chickpeas. Fabulous as a sandwich or simply as a salad. (Vegan + Optionally GF)

1 Can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed (aka Garbanzo) (425g)

1/4 C + 1/2 Tbs Dill Pickles, finely chopped (54g )

1/4 C Purple Onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 an onion) (36g)

2 Tbs Vegenaise (28g)

2 1/2 tsp Stone Ground Mustard (15g)

1 1/2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar (6g)

1/4 + 1/8 tsp Sea Salt (2g)

2 tsp Dill Weed, fresh-chopped

1/8 tsp Turmeric (optional for color and health!)

8-10 grinds of fresh Black Pepper

Multigrain Bread or Optional Gluten Free Bread

Sprouts

Kale

Shredded Carrots

Lettuce

Tomatoes

Using a potato masher, rough-mash the chickpeas until most is smashed but there are still some whole chickpeas left. Add the pickles, onion, Vegenaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, dill, optional turmeric and black pepper. Mix well. Taste for seasoning adjustment.
Store in an covered container for up to two days. Delicious alone or piled high on multigr