This Caribbean Jerk Chickpea Salad Sandwich is definitely a notch above your average chickpea salad. It's full of sweet and savory goodness from aromatic spices, fresh pineapple and crunchy veggies. Serve it up on your favorite bread or enjoy it in a bed of your favorite salad greens!
I got the idea for this Caribbean Jerk Chickpea Salad recipe on a recent visit to St. Kitts and Nevis over spring break. I was drooling over the smell of the jerk seasoning ( a blend of spices that can include allspice, nutmeg, thyme, cinnamon, garlic, coriander, cumin and cayenne pepper) but it's often on meat-based dishes.
I wondered... how could I get those flavors into a vegetarian dish? I came up with an idea that combines the spices and sweetness of the Caribbean in a delectable smashed chickpea sandwich!
How To Make This Salad
Chickpea salad is just as easy to make as chicken or egg salad. Just grab a bowl and mix together your ingredients.
- Rinse and drain a can of chickpeas and add to a bowl and smash them with a fork.
- Add the spices, fruit and veggies and mayo to the bowl and mix together.
How To Enjoy Caribbean Jerk Chickpea Salad
You can throw this recipe together in minutes for a quick lunch or snack.
- If your making a sandwich, make sure you get some really fresh whole or multi-grain bread. It does make a difference! This sandwich is perfect for spring or summer picnics.
- Add a scoop to your favorite salad greens for the perfect lunch.
- Scoop it onto a cracker for a delicious and satisfying snack.
- Enjoy straight from the bowl!
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Caribbean Jerk Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz. carton/can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- ½ fresh pineapple diced
- ¼ chopped rainsins
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- 1 and a ½ tablespoons mayo use vegan mayo if making this a vegan option
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- pinch cayenne pepper or more depending on level of spice you'd like
- sprinkle of some freshly grated nutmeg
- favorite salad greens for topping sandwich
Instructions
- To a medium size bowl, add the chickpeas and smash with a fork.
- Add in remaining ingredients (except salad greens) and mix together to combine.
- Scoop salad onto your favorite bread, or enjoy in on top of a mixed green salad.
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Kelly @ Inspired Edibles says
Donna, I'm so sorry to hear about your experience and the pain that you were in. How scary for you and your family. Joyfully you are on your way back to the blissful madness of mom life. I'm thinking of you and wishing you well on your journey. Now this sandwich has to be one of the most gorgeous ones I've ever seen! I adore Jamaican jerk cuisine so the flavorings are right up my alley... I might just add a touch of scotch bonnet pepper if you don't mind because I'm a little crazy like that ;-). Hugs Donna, x.
Donna Castellano says
Hi Kelly! Thank you so much for your concern and well wishes! It's certainly a moment in my life I won't soon forget. Let me know if you get a chance to make the sandwich! Scotch bonnet pepper....you go girl! xo
Kiley says
DELICIOUS!!! I add a bit of my own wet jerk sauce in addition just for a little added spice, but I absolutely LOVE this recipe!
Donna Castellano says
So glad you enjoyed!! Stay well! xoxo Donna