Episode 1 of my ‘For The Love Of Beans’ series: Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe! This simple chickpea salad sandwich turns a humble can of chickpeas into a protein-packed vegan sandwich without mayo. It’s a healthy, plant-based Mediterranean diet recipe you can make for lunch, dinner or meal prep!

Beans are high in fiber, protein and low in fat. Plus, beans are a key component in the Mediterranean Diet!

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RECIPE:
▢1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
▢1 celery ribs, chopped
▢1 carrot, peeled and chopped
▢1 Persian cucumber, chopped
▢4 radishes, chopped
▢2 green onions, trimmed and chopped (both white and green parts)
▢¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
▢¼ cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, chopped
▢1 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
▢¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
▢1 Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe (see note)
▢8 slices whole grain bread, toasted

1. Mix. Add the chickpeas to a large mixing bowl and lightly mash them with the back of a fork. To the bowl, add the celery, carrot, cucumber, radish, green onion, olives, parsley, and mint. Season with a big pinch of salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.
2. Dress. Add as much of the dressing as you like, making sure you coat all the chickpeas and veggies well. Toss to combine.
3. Serve. Spoon the chickpea mixture over 4 of the toasted bread slices and top with the remaining 4 slices of bread. Enjoy!

Today we kick start a new series called for  the love of beans where I will show you how to   turn one can of humble beans into dinner in just  minutes beans are the Health and Longevity secret   ingredient that’s been used in Mediterranean  cooking for years it is satisfying filled  

With plant-based protein fiber and lots more and  today’s bean is chickpeas baby and we are making   a chickpea salad sandwich so this is how we turn  up the volume on the chopped salad sandwich by   adding chickpeas and loads of fresh herbs and of  course chopped veggies and a Dijon vinegarette  

To bring it all together this is one heck of a  flavor party that is delicious and satisfying

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