Chickpea salads are such a versatile dish. Whether you’re craving a salad with spiced chickpeas, or mashed chickpea salad sandwich or a dinner salad starring whole chickpeas and amazing dressings, I’ve got lots of satisfying options for you to try.
Chickpeas are such a versatile, plant-based protein! You can use them to make soups, stews, curries, etc. And you can smash them into salads or use whole chickpeas in your green salads. Today, we’re talking about chickpea salads – smashed and otherwise. They make a great, quick summer lunch, so let’s celebrate them!
A simple chickpea salad sandwich can be seasoned like vegan chicken salad, of course, but you can also use so many fun additions to mix up the flavor profile!
And when it comes to whole chickpea salads, the sky’s the limit! You can mix up additions and salad dressing flavors to create so many delicious combinations. I have tons of flavor-packed options for you to try. Also check out my summer salads with other proteins and veggies!
Whole Chickpea Salads
Vegan Chickpea Dill Salad
This beautiful Chickpea Dill Salad takes just minutes to put together! It is refreshing and delicious with Greek flavors from the dill dressing. Crumbled up tofu soaks up the dressing to sub as vegan feta! Make ahead and serve as is or in pita bread. Glutenfree Nutfree
Chickpea Mango Zucchini Koshimbir Salad with Curry Leaves
Fresh, flavorful Indian koshimbir inspired salad with crunchy zucchini, sweet mango, crisp peanuts and hearty chickpeas, is flavored Curry leaf scented spiced oil – tadka. It works as a side dish or as a meal on its own with pita or chips for dipping. It’s a satisfying vegan summer salad that’s naturally gluten-free and soy-free!
Crunchy Salad with firecracker Chickpeas and Peanut sauce
Crunchy Salad with firecracker Chickpeas. Easy chickpeas tossed in firecracker sauce served over salad and Peanut sauce dressing. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe Free of Dairy, egg, soy, gluten, grain, yeast.
BBQ Chickpea and Potato Salad
This BBQ chickpea and potato salad is the star of summer! Roasted potatoes and onions top crunchy veggies with a zesty BBQ dressing. Perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and picnics!
How to make Mediterranean Balela Chickpea Salad
This colorful Mediterranean Balela Chickpea Salad is hearty, refreshing and bursting with fresh herbs and zesty flavor from the fresh lemon garlic dressing. So easy, so delicious, and so satisfying! Turn it into an easy weeknight meal by serving it with pita bread!
Berbere Chickpea Bowl with Blueberry Tomato Lime Salad
These Ethiopian Berbere spiced chickpea bowls are the perfect nourishing comfort food for a hot summer day. Chickpeas are braised in a fragrant sauce spiced with a medley of berbere and warming spices and served with a zesty fruity blueberry lime salad. Glutenfree Nutfree Soyfree
Vegan Potato Salad with Cauliflower, Chickpeas, & Zucchini
This Vegan Potato Salad with cauliflower, chickpeas, & zucchini has the volume turned up since we are roasting all the vegetables together. It all gets tossed in a vegan sour cream and onion dressing that soaks into all those roasted veggies. Vegan & gluten-free, it is the best side dish for summer BBQs and picnics!
Sriracha Chickpeas, Cashews, Spinach Bowl with Ranch Curry Dressing
Sriracha Chickpeas, Cashews, Spinach Bowl with Ranch Curry Dressing. Add these Sriracha Roasted Chickpeas and Cashews to Bowls, wraps, salads. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe. Omit Cashews to make nutfree.
Spicy Chickpea Sweet Potato Salad Bowl with Tahini Dressing
If you need a healthy salad bowl recipe that feels like comfort food, make this spicy sweet potato chickpea salad bowl with creamy tahini dressing! Great as a lunch salad or for meal prep. Smoky bbq spiced baked veggies, leafy greens, nuts, seeds and a creamy vegan dressing!
Mashed Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
Gochujang Chickpea Salad Sandwich
A creamy, spicy gochujang chickpea salad sandwich with spicy-sweet gochujang caramelized onions is a Korean-style twist on this lunchtime favorite! It’s hearty, satisfying, and packed with FLAVOR! Options for gluten-free Soyfree and nutfree.
Cajun Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This delicious and satisfying 20 minute 1 Bowl Cajun chickpea salad is packed with peppers, cajun spices, herbs, sun-dried tomato, and veggies. Pile it into a sandwich or serve it as a lettuce wrap. It’s a quick, flavor-packed, refreshing lunch. Soyfree Nutfree , gluten-free option
Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwich
For a healthy and easy lunch try this Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwich recipe. Summery and fresh! Soyfree Nutfree. Serve with gluten-free bread or lettuce for gluten-free
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This Mediterranean Sandwich with Chickpea salad with sun dried tomato, tahini and Za’atar makes a delicious vegan lunch sandwich. Soyfree and nutfree. Skip the bread and serve with lettuce cups for Glutenfree! It’s also a great salad for a week-day lunch, picnic, or potluck!
Buffalo Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This Buffalo Chickpea Salad Sandwich is the ultimate vegan lunch sandwich with a spicy chickpea salad that has all the flavors of buffalo wings! 100% plant-based perfect for a summer picnic or as an office lunch!
Jalapeno Popper Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This Jalapeno Popper Chickpea Salad Sandwich recipe combines two favorites into a new exciting lunch sandwich! Protein-rich chickpeas and veggies tossed with a creamy tofu based jalapeño popper dip, with a bit of a kick thanks to both pickled and fresh jalapenos! Soyfree option Glutenfree option
Spicy Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Easy Smashed Avocado Chickpea Salad sandwich spiced with cumin and cayenne. Serve over soft fresh bread layered with greens and juicy tomatoes.
Chickpea Tahini Salad Sandwich
Amazing Chickpea Tahini Salad Sandwich. Summery, crunchy and refreshing Chickpea Salad with pecans, celery, onion, tahini and shawarma spice! Serve in lettuce wraps or sandwiches. Vegan Soyfree Recipe. Can be made nut-free Gluten-free
Frequently Asked Questions
Honestly, why not? With so many options to choose from, you could do this for weeks without getting bored.
When it comes to chickpea salad, either one works fine! Just drain and use.
