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Blackberry Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich With Basil

A vegan chickpea salad brightened with canned blackberries and fresh basil, served on bread. Mash chickpeas with dairy-free yogurt and balsamic, fold in drained blackberries and basil, chill, and assemble into sandwiches or serve open-faced.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 3 sandwiches

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 canchickpeas 15 ouncesdrained and rinsed
  • 4 tablespoonsdairy-free plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoonsgood-quality balsamic vinegar
  • Pinchof sea salt
  • 6 tablespoonscanned blackberriesdrained
  • 1 1/2 tablespoonsfresh basilthinly sliced
  • 6 slicesbreadof choice

Instructions

Instructions

  • Drain and rinse the 1 can (15 ounces) of chickpeas; transfer the chickpeas to a large bowl.
  • Add 4 tablespoons dairy-free plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons good-quality balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of sea salt to the bowl.
  • Mash the mixture with a potato masher (or fork) until most chickpeas are broken down but some remain a little chunky for texture.
  • Drain the 6 tablespoons canned blackberries and add them to the bowl. Lightly mash the blackberries and stir until the berries are evenly incorporated.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil (thinly sliced) until evenly distributed.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour for best flavor.
  • After chilling, divide the mixture evenly among the 6 slices of bread. Serve open-faced or pair slices to make 3 sandwiches.

Equipment

  • Can opener
  • Large Bowl
  • Potato Masher or Fork
  • Spoon
  • Refrigerator