Chickpea Smash Ranch Salad Sandwich

 

Chickpea Smash Ranch Salad Sandwich

Creamy, zesty easy-to-make vegan ranchdressing takes this sandwich to the next level! 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Salad:

  • 2 cans chickpeas drained (save the liquid)
  • 1 baby cucumber diced
  • 50 g arugula/rocket large handful
  • 1 large tomato sliced thick
  • 4 scallions/green onions sliced and diced, washed and rinsed
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 50 g smokey vegan cheese shredded or block-diced (optional)
  • Whole meal sourdough bread sliced
  • 1/8 red cabbage wedge diced (for crunch and color)

Creamy Dressing:

  • 3 large cauliflower florets
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • Chickpea water from 2 cans
  • ¾ teaspoon salt flakes
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 tablespoons ranch nutritional yeast

Instructions
 

  • Drain the chickpeas and save the liquid.
  • Dice the baby cucumber, tomato, jalapeno, and red cabbage.
  • Slice and dice the scallions/green onions.
  • Shred or dice the smokey vegan cheese, if using.
  • Steam or boil 3 large cauliflower florets until tender (about 5-7 minutes).
  • In a blender, combine the cooked cauliflower, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, lemon zest and juice, chickpea water, ¾ teaspoon salt flakes, ¾ teaspoon black pepper, and 5 tablespoons ranch nutritional yeast.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, arugula, tomato, scallions, jalapeno, vegan cheese (if using), and red cabbage.
  • Pour the creamy dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  • Serve the salad with slices of whole meal sourdough bread on the side.

Notes

For Ranch Nutritional Beast Recipe click the link:
https://www.annapoorna-nutrition.com/lettuce-boats-with-creamy-sauce/
Keyword Chickpea smash, Ranch salad sandwich, Vegetarian sandwich, Vegan sandwich, Plant-based sandwich, Healthy lunch, Chickpea salad, Protein-packed sandwich, Meatless meal, Quick lunch

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