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Vegan Chickpea Mayonnaise Salad Sandwich (GF)

Last updated - July 15, 2021; Published - July 6, 2017 By Rhian Williams 4 Comments

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This Vegan Chickpea Mayonnaise Salad Sandwich is hearty, super creamy and surprisingly healthy!

Vegan Chickpea Mayonnaise Salad Sandwich (GF)

I got the idea to make this Vegan Chickpea Mayonnaise Salad Sandwich after I made this Vegan Egg Mayonnaise with chickpeas and avocados.

It made me really appreciate how great crushed chickpeas are for meatless sandwiches and salads. I personally think they're especially delicious when mixed with something creamy such as blended avocado, or mixed with tahini to make a "tuna mayonnaise" situation.

Vegan Chickpea Mayonnaise Salad Sandwich (GF)

So this time I decided to create a vegan "chicken" mayonnaise salad using crushed chickpeas and cashew mayonnaise! I absolutely love using blended cashews for things like chocolate truffles, but they're also great to use as a base for savoury dips such as this Spicy Miso Mayonnaise or this Homemade Domino's Pizza Garlic Herb Dip.

I thought a cashew mayonnaise would go really well with the chickpeas and I was right! The rich and creamy texture of the blended cashews perfectly compliments the crumbly texture and more humble flavours of the chickpeas.

Vegan Chickpea Mayonnaise Salad Sandwich (GF)

I also added some chopped chives for extra flavour and tinned sweetcorn for crunch. You can add whatever else you want. Some other add-ins that would be very welcome include:

  • Chopped cucumber
  • Chopped apple
  • Grated carrot
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Almond bacon (!!)

Vegan Chickpea Mayonnaise Salad Sandwich (GF)

This Vegan Chickpea Mayonnaise Salad Sandwich keeps well for several hours so it would be perfect for packed lunches and picnics. You can use pitta bread like I did, some other flatbread or wrap, normal sandwich bread, or even lettuce wraps or chicory boats!

You can also serve the salad as a dip with vegetable crudités, which would be especially nice to serve as an appetiser for guests.

Looking for more quick and easy plant-based lunch recipes? You might like my:

  • Lazy Falafel Lettuce Wraps
  • Mediterranean Chickpea “Tuna” Pittas
  • Vegan Egg Mayonnaise Salad
  • Lazy Samosa Lettuce Cups
  • White Bean Scramble
  • Vegan Stretchy Melty Grilled Cheese

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Helpful tools to make this Vegan Chickpea Mayonnaise Salad Sandwich:

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Vegan Chickpea Mayonnaise Salad Sandwich (GF)

Vegan Chickpea Mayonnaise Salad Sandwich (GF)

This Vegan Chickpea Mayonnaise Salad Sandwich is hearty, super creamy and surprisingly healthy! 
4.20 from 5 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, British
Keyword: vegan chickpea mayonnaise sandwich, vegan chickpea sandwich, vegan packed lunch
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 387kcal
Author: Rhian Williams

Ingredients

For the chickpea mayonnaise salad*:

  • 400 g (14oz) tin of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 200 g (3.5oz) tinned sweetcorn, drained and rinsed
  • Small bunch of chives, finely chopped

For the mayonnaise:

  • 50 g (⅓ cup) cashew nuts - soaked overnight in cold water or in boiling water for 10 minutes
  • 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon (Dijon) mustard
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or sub any other sweetener)
  • Salt + pepper, to taste

To serve:

  • Pitta bread, flatbread, sandwich bread, lettuce wraps, chicory boats
  • Lettuce, cherry tomatoes etc

Instructions

  • Place chickpeas in a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until broken into rough pieces (you can alternatively use a pestle and mortar)
  • Once mashed, add the sweetcorn and chives

For the mayonnaise:

  • Add all ingredients for the mayonnaise to a blender or food processor (a hand-held stick blender also works well) and whizz until completely smooth, adding little splashes of water until you achieve your desired consistency - it should be fairly runny but not too watery
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary
  • Add the mayonnaise to the chickpeas etc and mix well. Taste and add more salt if necessary

To serve:

  • Serve in pitta bread, flatbread, sandwich bread, lettuce wraps or chicory boats, along with salad such as lettuce and cherry tomatoes if desired
  • Keeps well for several hours (best to keep refrigerated). The chickpea mayonnaise salad itself will keep for up to a couple of days covered in the fridge

Notes

Other delicious ingredients you could add include:
  • Chopped cucumber
  • Copped apple
  • Grated carrot 
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Almond bacon (!!) 
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Chickpea Mayonnaise Salad Sandwich (GF)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Ellie

    May 01, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    5 stars
    Will make these for a picnic this weekend!

    Reply
    • Rhian Williams

      May 01, 2018 at 4:02 pm

      Thank you!

  2. Darea

    July 24, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    Can I make extra of the mayonnaise and save it in the fridge? How long will it keep probably?

    Reply
    • Rhian Williams

      July 24, 2018 at 3:09 pm

      Yes definitely! It should keep covered in the fridge for up to 5 days!

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