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    Home » Meals » Lunch

    Buffalo Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    Published Aug 26, 2020 · Updated Sep 16, 2020 · 8 Comments

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    Looking for a vegan lunch idea? Try this 5-minute buffalo chickpea salad sandwich.

    Spicy chickpea salad sandwiches with lettuce.
    Spicy buffalo chickpea salad sandwich with onion and celery!

    Buffalo chickpea salad sandwiches are a great meal prep recipe for lunch.

    This recipe is a twist on the classic chickpea salad, with a spicy kick from your favorite hot sauce. I love enjoying it on toasted bread with a bunch of lettuce. If I have some vegan ranch in the fridge, I like to spread it on the bread (buffalo + ranch is an epic combo!)

    Ingredients laid out on a surface: salt, vegan mayo, garlic powder, hot sauce, onion powder, chickpeas, and chopped celery.
    You need just 7 ingredients.

    Ingredients

    This recipe calls for a handful of simple ingredients you might already have on hand!

    • Chickpeas: A.K.A. garbanzo beans. You just need 1 can.
    • Vegan mayo: There are a quite a few vegan mayonnaise options out there now: Hellman's/Best Foods, Vegenaise, and Just Mayo are the ones I see the most.
    • Hot sauce: I love Frank's Red Hot for this recipe.
    • Celery: Adds a fresh crunch!
    • Onion powder, garlic powder, and salt
    Collage of sandwich mixture in bowl
    This easy lunch only takes about 5 minutes to make.

    Instructions

    This is one of the easiest lunch recipes to make. You can make the buffalo chickpea salad ahead of time and enjoy it throughout the week, but it is also quick enough to make for a last-minute meal.

    1. Mash chickpeas with a fork or pulse in a food processor.
    2. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Enjoy in a sandwich with lettuce and other toppings or as a dish with crackers!
    Two buffalo chickpea salad sandwiches stacked on top of each other with lettuce and vegan ranch dressing.
    Spread some ranch on your sandwich for extra deliciousness.

    Variations & Substitutions

    • To make this oil-free, try a bean mayo. Or, you can use the aquafaba (liquid) from the can of chickpeas to add some moisture to the mix. You could also use silken tofu.
    • Add green onions or tomatoes for additional flavor.

    Storage

    • Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

    Did you enjoy this recipe? Please leave a comment and a ⭐ star review below!

    2 chickpea sandwiches stacked

    Buffalo Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    Karissa Besaw
    This vegan sandwich recipe is spicy + filling + delicious!
    4.43 from 38 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Lunch
    Cuisine Vegan
    Servings 2
    Calories 192 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 can chickpeas
    • ¼ cup vegan mayo or aquafaba
    • 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 stalk of celery chopped
    • salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Mash chickpeas with a fork or pulse in a food processor.
    • Mix in the remaining ingredients (vegan mayo, hot sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and celery.) Add salt to taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 506mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 10mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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