Description
This Green Goddess Salad Sandwich is a vibrant, healthy vegetarian option perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Packed with fresh herbs, creamy avocado, and a nutritious chickpea filling, this sandwich combines bright flavors with satisfying textures for a delicious and wholesome meal ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 1/3 cup fresh basil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 2 green onions, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 medium avocado, pitted and flesh scooped out
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- Pinch of salt and pepper
For the Filling:
- 1, 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cabbage, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/3 English cucumber, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced
- 6–8 slices of your favorite bread
- Hummus
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Blend all ingredients for the green goddess sauce in a blender or food processor until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring even distribution of the herbs and avocado.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas with finely diced cabbage, red onion, cucumber, and jalapeño pepper, mixing gently but well to incorporate all the vegetables evenly.
- Combine Filling with Sauce: Add the prepared green goddess sauce to the chickpea and vegetable mixture, stirring thoroughly until the entire filling is well-coated and flavorful.
- Prepare the Bread: Spread a generous layer of hummus on each slice of your chosen bread to add extra creaminess and flavor.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Layer the coated chickpea filling between two slices of the hummus-spread bread, gently pressing together to form sandwiches. Serve immediately for best freshness.
Notes
- Adjust the jalapeño quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the bread with gluten-free slices or lettuce wraps.
- To enhance protein content, add sliced boiled eggs or tofu if desired.
- Store any leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
