These Greek Chickpea Salad Sandwiches are one of those meals that you make once and realize how easy and delicious they are that you can’t fathom why you have never made them before. Seriously, they are so easy and delicious!
Now, you all know that Mexican food is pretty much my favorite food ever, but next to Mexican food is definitely Greek food. I love hummus, kalamata olives, and pretty much everything in between, especially the wine! Greek food is so great because it is always light, refreshing, and really flavorful. Whenever we go to our favorite Greek restaurant I always order a salad that is pretty much as big as my head and I manage to eat the entire thing without feeling completely gigantic afterwards.
The main binder in these chickpea salad sandwiches is tahini, which is pretty much liquid gold in my book. One of my favorite things to eat is a big bowl of roasted vegetables, quinoa, and a huge drizzle of tahini over top. It has a such a great nutty flavor while also adding a delicious creamy texture. If you ever make a dish and wonder what it might be missing, a big drizzle of tahini might just be the thing! I am pretty confident when i say that these chickpea salad sandwiches will soon be your new best lunch buddy 🙂
Greek Chickpea Salad Sandwiches {vegan}
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas
- 7 tablespoons tahini, a little less than 1/2 cup
- 1/2 heaping cup chopped cucumber
- 1/3 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 3 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped red pepper or roasted red pepper
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- Bread, gluten free if necessary
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, sprouts, pickles
Instructions
- Place chickpeas into a large bowl and mash with a potato masher until most chickpeas are mashed. It is ok to leave a few chunks.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix until everything is combined. Pile chickpea salad on bread and top with your favorite sandwich toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: Sandwich, Gluten Free, Vegan
I’m seeing some of these sandwiches in my lunch future! I think I might be tempted to add some feta, too, but then obviously they wouldn’t be vegan any more.
I have a huuuuge pot of tahini in my cupboard that I brought back from Greece that I keep meaning to do something with – I could definitely start with this!
Ohhh yes!! I have had chick pea salad sandwiches, but never a Greek version! This sounds so good, perfect for a hot day!
What kind of bread is that? Looks delicious I’ll have to try it!
Hi Taylor! I used udis gluten free sandwich bread for these. I hope you like them!! 🙂
Oh I neeeeeed this sandwich!! I love the flavors of Greek food!
These sandwhiches look SOOO good! I love greek food and especially the kalamata olives! I was stoked to find absolutely zero mayo in this salad! Pinned!
This sounds like a great combination, I love this chickpea salad Izzy! And the pictures make it even more delicious ! Pinned!
These photos are insanely gorgeous! We have an amazing Greek restaurant close by here, and it’s totally sold me on Greek food! Love this 🙂
I need to try this! I absolutely love Greek flavours, and love love chickpeas, so I love the looks of this sandwich, Izzy!
Love all of the flavors! What a great vegetarian meal!
I love chickpeas so much! What a great way to use them and I love how fresh this sandwich looks too!
Yes, yes, Izzy! Mexican and Greek! Love them both, but like you, Mexican is at the top, oh, next to pizza and then… oh, it’s all good! Love this sandwich, Izzy! From the flavors to the ease of it’s prep. This would be fabulous on a picnic, too… it’s that time! Have a beautiful and restful weekend, Izzy!
This looks amazing! I love how the binder for this is tahini! It truly is like liquid gold! Yum!
This chickpea salad looks incredible, Izzy! I’ve wanted to try something like this for such a long time! I saw a recipe on pinterest kind of similar to this, and it’s been on my bucket list ever since. I love the flavors you added in here, sounds perfect!
I can’t even believe how good this sandwich looks. SERIOUSLY seriously good.
Thank you, Olivia!! 🙂
These chickpea sandwiches look so fresh and flavorful! I love all the flavors in here! Your photos are so bright and cheerful which is definitely getting me geared up for the warmer spring weather 🙂
Thanks Kelly! I hope you get some warm spring weather soon 🙂 It is almost getting a little too hot here!
Oh wow, this is so unique, Izzy! I’m a big fan of chickpeas so I’ve got to try it. What a fantastic meatless sandwich!
Thanks Leah! It really is a great filling sandwich without using any meat!
I love chickpea sandwiches, Izzy. Definitely looking forward to trying your version. Love all the fresh crunchy veggies in this too!
Thanks Geraldine! I always need a little crunch in whatever I am eating 🙂
I love my Greek food, and this chickpea salad is such a great idea! I definitely to try this!
Me too, Marcie!! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
I could eat Greek food all day every day! Love those fresh flavors. And these sandwiches…a total mouth-ful but in the BEST WAY.
I so could too, Joanne!
I love chickpeas and really love how you created a salad sandwich with them. This is just awesome!
Toodles,
Tammy<3
Thank you, Tammy! It is so good! 🙂