• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Oh My Veggies logo

  • Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Vegetarian Main Dishes
    • Vegetarian Appetizers
    • Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes
    • Vegetarian Side Dishes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Snack Recipes
    • Drinks
    • Sauces, Spreads and Condiments
    • Holiday Recipes
    • From our Readers
  • Cooking Tips & Hints
    • Cooking Tips
    • Plant-Based Nutrition
    • Product Reviews
  • Shop Cookbooks
  • About Us
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Find Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • About Us
  • Free Meal Plan
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Find Recipes
    • Cookbooks
    • About Us
    • Free Meal Plan
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Sandwiches & Wraps

    Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich (No Mayo!)

    Published: Feb 24, 2020 · by Nicole · Updated: Mar 4, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe

    This vegan chickpea salad sandwich (no mayo!) is the perfect tuna salad alternative. Served with avocado and roasted carrots, it's a great meal prep idea that's full of tangy flavour. Gluten-free, oil-free, super easy. 

    Vegan chickpea salad sandwich no mayo

    We're going back to basics today, folks. Like, really basic. Because after all, the only thing your heart and soul wants is a sandwich. To be more specific, a vegan tuna mayo sandwich that has neither the tuna nor the mayonnaise.

     

    (Video music: https://epidemicsound.com)

    I know it may sound ridiculous. But I promise you, you'll change your mind if you give it a chance. This 100% vegan chickpea salad sandwich is so good, I've lost count of how many times I've made it recently!

    Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    If you're never heard of chickpea salad sandwiches before, they're basically an alternative to tuna mayo sandwiches. I have to say I've never been a big fan of tuna, but this definitely has its own unique and authentic flavour that still works as a great replacement for the original.

    Chickpea sandwich with carrots and avocado

    I've noticed that a lot of recipes for a chickpea salad sandwich use vegan mayonnaise. Either that's store brought or homemade out of cashews, and there's nothing wrong with that, but my version makes a good lower fat version, that's also quicker than making your own mayo. Plus, given the often hefty price of nuts/dairy alternatives, this is a more budget-friendly recipe.

    LOOKING FOR MORE DELICIOUS VEGAAN LUNCH RECIPES? MY EASY VEGAN UNDER 30 MINUTES RECIPE EBOOK IS NOW HERE

    • Chocolate Covered Strawberry Granola
    Click here to buy now button

    The flavours of this vegan tuna salad are incredible! You can, of course, eat it by itself. But it's even better squashed in between two hearty slices of gluten-free bread. There's plenty of tanginess, just as you'd expect. The vegetables add a nice crunch, and you will love the chewiness/texture.

    Vegan sandwiches with chickpea 'tuna' and carrots

    What should I put in a vegan chickpea sandwich?

    Except for, of course, they key ingredients, this is a very versatile recipe. For instance, I added bell pepper and celery into the chickpea salad. But, you can add pretty much any vegetables of your choice! Lunches like this are perfect for cleaning out the fridge.

    Closeup of a vegan 'tuna' sandwich with vegetables

    I also like to make some simple roasted carrots - literally as simple as seasoning them with salt and pepper, and sticking them in the oven. This brings in some sweetness and variety. And of course, I think that no sandwich is complete without a generous layer of avocado! If you want to, you can even add some chunky vegan guacamole to really step it up a notch.

    Main ingredients and substitutions

    • Carrots. As I mentioned, I like to add roasted carrots to my sandwich. You can also roast other veggies, such as zucchini, mushrooms and onion.
    • Chickpeas. You can use tinned or homemade, but keep in mind that the former has a softer texture.
    • Soy yoghurt. Make sure that it's unflavoured and unsweetened.
    • Nutritional yeast. Pretty much my favourite ingredient for adding 'cheesy' undertones to anything.
    • Apple cider vinegar. Other vinegars, such as rice and balsamic, work too.
    • Garlic.
    • Cumin.
    • Celery salt.
    • Paprika. Optional, but great if you love a little bit of spice.
    • Capers. This really gives the sandwich its distinctively authentic flavour. You can also use finely chopped gherkins or olives.
    • Red bell pepper.
    • Celery.
    • Lime juice. Lemon juice works too. I find that using fresh gives the best results.
    • Gluten-free vegan bread of your choice, to serve. Carefully check the ingredient list as bread oftentimes contains milk or eggs.
    • Mashed avocado, to serve.

    How to make a vegan 'tuna' sandwich

    STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C/400 F.

    STEP 2: Lay the carrots out on a sheet of baking paper and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bake in the preheated oven for around 20 minutes.

    Roasted carrots on a baking tray

    STEP 3: Add the chickpeas, soy yoghurt, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, garlic, cumin, celery salt and paprika to a large mixing bowl. Stir and mash around ⅔ of the chickpeas with either a fork of a potato masher.

    STEP 4: Add the capers, red bell pepper, celery, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir well to combine.

    STEP 5: Add a layer of mashed avocado to a slice of gluten-free bread. Then, add 3-4 tbsp of the chickpea salad on top, followed by the roasted carrots. Finish with another slice of bread, then cut in half and serve.

    Tips and tricks for the best chickpea salad

    • The chickpea salad will taste even better if you leave it to sit in the fridge for a few hours in an airtight container. In total, it lasts for around 3-4 days.
    • Chop the vegetables finely in order to facilitate the assembly of the sandwich.
    • You can, of course, eat the chickpeas by themselves!
    • Due to the presence of soy yoghurt, I would not recommend freezing this recipe.
    • Skip the carrots if you want to have lunch ready to go in basically 5 minutes!

    You will love this recipe!

    It's...

    • Vegan and plant based as always.
    • Perfect for meal prep.
    • A great-tasting lunch option.
    • A meal that the whole family will love.
    • Gluten-free, as long as you use gluten-free bread.
    • Made without fancy ingredients.
    • Without mayo.
    • Whole food plant based.
    • Oil-free.
    • Also perfect for impressing guests at parties!
    Vegan chickpea salad sandwich no mayo

    Let me know in the comments: what's your favourite vegan sandwich combo? If you give this vegan chickpea salad sandwich a go, be sure to tag me on Instagram (@ohmyveggies) so I can see your creations, and leave your feedback in the comments below.

    Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich (No Mayo!)

    This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch that's ready in just 25 minutes! Made with lots of vegetables, and a great plant based, gluten-free alternative to a tuna salad.
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Email Recipe
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: carrots, Chickpeas, earth of maria, easy, meal prep, salad, Sandwich, to move, Vegetables
    Servings: 4 sandwiches
    Calories: 264kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Equipment

    • Conventional oven
    • Baking tray
    • Baking paper
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1 large carrot peeled and sliced
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 tin chickpeas drained and rinsed
    • ⅓ cup soy yoghurt unsweetened
    • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
    • 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • 2 cloves garlic chopped
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • ½ tsp celery salt
    • ½ tsp paprika
    • ¼ cup capers
    • 1 medium bell pepper chopped
    • 2 ribs celery chopped
    • 1 lime juice of
    • 8 slices gluten-free bread
    • 1 large avocado mashed
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C/400 F.
    • Lay the carrots out on a sheet of baking paper and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bake in the preheated oven for around 20 minutes.
    • Add the chickpeas, soy yoghurt, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, garlic, cumin, celery salt and paprika to a large mixing bowl. Stir and mash around ⅔ of the chickpeas with either a fork of a potato masher.
    • Add the capers, red bell pepper, celery, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir well to combine.
    • Add a layer of mashed avocado to a slice of gluten-free bread. Then, add 3-4 tbsp of the chickpea salad on top, followed by the roasted carrots. Finish with another slice of bread, then cut in half and serve.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 884mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4281IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 196mgIron: 3mg
    Craving more veg-friendly recipes? Shop our collection of vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, including our new Vegan Thanksgiving and Vegan Christmas cookbooks!
    Click here to pin this for later
    Vegan chickpea salad sandwich gluten-free oil-free

    « Baked Vegetarian Portobello Mushroom Taquitos
    Easy Vegan Pad Thai »

    30 Minutes or Less, Earth of Maria, Gluten-free Vegan Recipes, Vegan Lunch Recipes, Vegan Meal Prep, Vegan Recipes, Vegan Salads, Vegetarian Recipes Carrot, chickpeas, vegetables

    Reader Interactions

    Something to say? Leave a comment. Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    image of the author

    Nicole is a life long vegetarian and the author of the popular vegan cookbook, Weeknight One Pot Vegan Cooking. She loves sharing her recipes and showing the world just how easy and delicious meatless meals can be!
    Learn more here.

    signature of author

    get a free 5 day vegetarian meal plan

    shop our vegetarian and vegan cookbooks

    Trending Recipes

    • 15+ Vegan Taco Recipes
    • Vegetarian Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas
    • Tasty Vegetarian Pot Pies
    • 35+ Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    • Shop Cookbooks
    • About Us
    • Work with Me
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use

    Still hungry? Check out our delicious family of blogs.

    link to VegKitchen.com - vegan recipes website
    link to deliciouseveryday.com - a vegetarian and vegan recipes website
    link to allshecooks.com - a food blog
    link to wandertooth.com - a travel website

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2021 Hook & Porter Media