Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich
Smashed Chickpea Avocado Salad Sandwich is the perfect healthy lunch or dinner! This easy smashed chickpea salad can be eaten as a sandwich or served on greens, rice cakes, toast, or eaten as a dip with crackers or veggies! 
Servings: 1 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas or garbanzo beans
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onion
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper
  • Bread of your choice (I use whole wheat bread)
  • Fresh spinach leaves or other sandwich toppings: lettuce (tomato slices, sprouts, etc.)
Instructions
  1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Place on a paper towel and remove the outer skins. You can leave them on, but I like to remove them.
  2. In a medium bowl, using a fork or potato masher smash the chickpeas and avocado together. Add in cilantro, green onion, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Spread salad on bread and top with your favorite sandwich toppings. I like to add fresh spinach leaves.
Recipe Notes

  • This salad also makes a great dip. Serve with cut up veggies, crackers, or pita chips. Also, this salad is best eaten the day it is made because it will turn brown due to the avocado.