Vegetarian Sandwich Recipe: Chickpea Salad

When I first became a vegetarian, sandwiches always seemed challenging. This hearty chickpea salad will satisfy even a non-vegetarian appetite. The recipe is super quick to whip up and is also goes nicely served on top of a bed of greens to dress up a salad for a lower carbohydrate lunch option.

• 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans/chickpeas (or one 15 oz can)
  How to cook dry beans
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons mustard (my favorite is Trader Joe's Hot & Sweet mustard)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 stalks celery

1. In medium bowl, mash garbanzo beans with a fork or a kitchen masher.
2. Add mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, & garlic powder. Mix until well combined
3. Chop up celery into small pieces
4. Add celery to bowl and stir
5. Use chickpea salad along with your favorite bread, sandwich wrap, pita pocket or even top some salad greens for a low-carb option.

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