Chickpea Salad Sandwich

And just like that summer has disappeared.....

Hello, my wonderful friends!

I just realized that it has been almost an entire summer season since I posted last.  I had a summer full of activism, sanctuaries, fitness, friends and of course, food!  And I wanted to share our favorite, summer recipe, that we ate time and time again.  Honestly, we probably still make this recipe 2-3 times per week and never get sick of it!!

It is delicious, easy to make, packed with protein, and is great to share at parties, barbecues or even just with a friend for lunch.  I hope that you enjoy it as much as we do.

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

(3 servings)

 Ingredients:

• 1-15 oz. can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 3 ½ Tablespoons Vegenaise (or other vegan mayonnaise)

• 1 ½ celery stalks, chopped

• ¼ red onion, chopped finely

• ¼ red apple, chopped finely

• ½ teaspoon yellow mustard

• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 ½ teaspoon dill

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1 small dill pickle, chopped finely

• Black pepper to taste

• 6 Vegan Bread Slices, preferably Sourdough

 Directions:

1. Drain and rinse chickpeas.

2. Put the chickpeas in a mixing bowl and mash them with a fork.

3. Add the Vegenaise and stir well.

4. Add the other ingredients, stirring periodically.

5. Toast the bread.

6. Add the chickpea salad to your bread and enjoy.

 **Feel free to include any additional sandwich ingredients including:  avocado, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers.