Caribbean Jerk Chickpea Salad Sandwich

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.

1. Rinse and drain a can of chickpeas and add to a bowl and smash them with a fork.
2. 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

Donna Castellano, MS, RDN

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Lunch, Snack

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

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• 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.

I prefer to focus on quality ingredients from a variety of sources that work in tandem to promote optimal health. Nutrition calculations may not reflect these valuable interactions. However, I understand certain values can be helpful to some. Please note these calculations are merely estimates. Values will vary depending on modifications, brands used, and portion size. Should you require specific information, it's best to consult with a dietitian or qualified healthcare provider.

Keyword chickpea salad, easy lunch, healthy lunch, healthy salad, healthy snack ideas, italian tofu sandwich, pineapple, plant-based lunch, summer picnic

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