Walnut, Raisin and Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
This walnut and chickpea salad is a celebration of the textures and flavors that can be found
year-round here in the Golden State. It’s tasty enough on its own, but layered between slices of
a seedy sandwich bread, crispy lettuce and creamy avocado, it becomes a hearty, irresistible
lunch or afternoon snack. The salad can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to
two days before using.
Equipment
- Stick blender
- food processor
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup California extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon juice divided
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp kosher salt divided, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper divided, plus more to taste
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup celery diced
- ⅓ cup walnuts chopped and toasted
- ½ cup mixed raisins
- 2 TBSP red onion minced
- ⅓ cup parsley finely chopped
- slices hearty sandwich bread
- large lettuce leaves
- avocado pitted and sliced
Instructions
- In a tall, narrow container or mason jar, combine the olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, red wine vinegar, thyme leaves, honey, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Use a stick blender to emulsify the mixture into a thick vinaigrette. Adjust seasoning to taste–dressing should be creamy, a little tart, and a touch salty.
- Pour the rinsed chickpeas into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to chop.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the processed chickpeas, celery, walnuts, raisins, red onion, and parsley. Pour in about ⅔ of the vinaigrette and remaining lemon juice, toss to coat everything, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prepare the sandwiches by layering one piece of bread with a lettuce leaf, then ¼ of the avocado, and a heaping spoonful of the walnut and chickpea salad. Spoon over a light drizzle of the remaining dressing, and top with a second piece of bread. Press lightly, then slice in half to serve!
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Notes
If you don’t have a stick blender, a food processor or high-speed blender can be used.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 711mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 516IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
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