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Easy Chickpea Salad Melts

March 26, 2022
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Sub out the tuna with perfectly seasoned smashed chickpeas, allll the good fresh fixings, a lighter Greek Yogurt, and tons of melty cheddar cheese all over a crusty slice of sourdough with this Easy Chickpea Salad Melts recipe — aka the only lunch recipe you will ever need!!
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Sub out the tuna with perfectly seasoned smashed chickpeas, allll the good fresh fixings, a lighter Greek Yogurt, and tons of melty cheddar cheese all over a crusty slice of sourdough with this Easy Chickpea Salad Melts recipe — aka the only lunch recipe you will ever need!!

So, you’re trying to mix up your lunch game. You’re tired of boring old sandwiches, soups, salads, and leftovers. I mean, aren’t we all? Still, come lunch time, you’re in a hurry… and ravenous! We’ve all been in this scenario, and we all end up eating the same easy lunch that we have had for the past few weeks. It gets pretty old. So, in lieu of succumbing to this endless cycle of not-so-fun lunches, I knew I had to create a recipe that could mix things up. Something satisfying, delicious, and healthy. Oh, and it definitely had to be something that I could whip up quickly and eat on the spot or save for later. Thus, these Easy Chickpea Salad Melts were born. A bit healthier (and less gross, in my opinion… lol) than your classic tuna and mayo mixture, yet still PACKED with flavor that keeps you taking forkfuls from the fridge all week: this recipe is truly the end all be all lunch. You have to try it!

Sub out the tuna with perfectly seasoned smashed chickpeas, allll the good fresh fixings, a lighter Greek Yogurt, and tons of melty cheddar cheese all over a crusty slice of sourdough with this Easy Chickpea Salad Melts recipe — aka the only lunch recipe you will ever need!!

The breakdown…

These Easy Chickpea Salad Melts are seriously one of the quickest lunches to throw together. No need to use hundreds of ingredients, and very minimal dishes involved. The best of both worlds, if you ask me. To start this one off, you want to preheat your oven to the highest broil setting. This is my favorite method to melt cheese, as it gets super melty and crispy under that direct heat. That being said, a hot oven or skillet with a lid would also work. Go with what is easiest for you! 

Now, for the bulk of it: you have to make that chickpea salad! This salad could not be any easier, yet is so delicious. Simply mash up some canned chickpeas so that they are slightly chunky, slightly mashed. I like big chickpea chunks in my salad  — especially if I opt to throw some hummus into the mix (only necessary for smoothness if you have some on hand!). Then, go in with the rest of the crunchy textures. For this Easy Chickpea Salad Melts recipe, I opted to use celery and red onion. FINELY dice both of them!! I swear this is a game-changer. As in all salads, texture is key, and the veggies are the first way to get in that perfect smooth and crunchy consistency. Oh, and as for flavor? Celery doesn’t really have much — tbh. But, red onion truly brings in that perfect little bite. You could even throw some scallions into the mix if you would like extra cruciferous flavor, but don’t skip it!

Sub out the tuna with perfectly seasoned smashed chickpeas, allll the good fresh fixings, a lighter Greek Yogurt, and tons of melty cheddar cheese all over a crusty slice of sourdough with this Easy Chickpea Salad Melts recipe — aka the only lunch recipe you will ever need!!

all the flavor…

Next up, go ahead and mix in some olive oil. In my opinion, every kitchen should have one higher quality, deeper flavored olive oil and one cooking olive oil that’s a bit cheaper. In this Easy Chickpea Salad Melts recipe, I think a high quality olive oil really brings in a nice flavor. That being said, if you are to make this chickpea salad mixture ahead of time and pop it into the fridge for later, a drizzle of cheaper olive oil would also do wonders for bringing the texture of the salad back to life. Plus, with that creamy greek yogurt, lemon juice, and dijon mustard, there is already so much flavor in there to begin with! 

Speaking of which, let’s talk about that greek yogurt. While most classic tuna melts call for mayo, I’m really just not a fan. Never have been, never will… it’s just one of my things. And, in all honestly, I never used to be a big yogurt person either (weird thing with white spreads I guess!?), but, let me tell you, it’s absolutely fabulous in this recipe. It’s much lighter than any variety of mayo, yet still contributes to that perfect creamy texture. Plus, I like to leave the flavors of the bright and tangy lemon juice and dijon mustard to shine. Oh, and how could I forget the herbs. The parsley is the perfect fresh bite in this salad, just as the dried tarragon really mimics the whole classic tuna melt thing. Together, the taste is immaculate. 

Sub out the tuna with perfectly seasoned smashed chickpeas, allll the good fresh fixings, a lighter Greek Yogurt, and tons of melty cheddar cheese all over a crusty slice of sourdough with this Easy Chickpea Salad Melts recipe — aka the only lunch recipe you will ever need!!

how to serve it up…

Mix everything up and voila! Your chickpea salad is done. As mentioned earlier, you could totally save this salad in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days and simply brighten it up with a bit of extra olive oil when it’s time to dig in. OR, if you’re like me, you can’t help yourself from assembly some Easy Chickpea Salad Melts right off the bat. I’m talking bread crisped up in butter or olive oil in a super hot skillet, so much of that dreamy creamy chickpea salad mixture, and all the melty cheddar cheese over top. It’s truly a dreamy bite. Really, though, whether you serve these up (my favorite way) as a melt, in a chilled sandwich, in a pita, over a bed of lettuce, in a wrap, or even just as is, this chickpea salad is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

I hope you love these Easy Chickpea Salad Melts as mjuch as I do! Let me know what you think in the comments below:))

Easy Chickpea Salad Melts
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Easy Chickpea Salad Melts

Recipe by Annie PatrickCourse: All RecipesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

large melts
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Total time

25

minutes

Sub out the tuna with perfectly seasoned smashed chickpeas, allll the good fresh fixings, a lighter Greek Yogurt, and tons of melty cheddar cheese all over a crusty slice of sourdough with this Easy Chickpea Salad Melts recipe — aka the only lunch recipe you will ever need!!

Ingredients

  • 2 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

  • 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced and diced

  • ½ a red onion, finely diced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard

  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)

  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely diced (plus more to garnish)

  • 1 tsp dried tarragon

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Optional: 2 tbsp hummus

  • 2 tbsp Butter or olive oil

  • ½ loaf sourdough bread, thinly sliced

  • Thinly sliced or shredded cheddar cheese, as needed

  • Toasted salted pepitas, to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the broiler to high (or oven to 450 degrees).
  • In a large bowl, roughly mash your chickpeas so that they are somewhat smooth and somewhat chunky. Mix in the celery, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, greek yogurt, parsley, tarragon, salt, pepper, and hummus (if using).
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil or butter over medium high heat. Once hot, toast the sourdough slices until crisp and golden, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Scoop some of the chickpea salad mixture onto each piece of toasted bread. Top with a few slices of the cheddar cheese, then line the toasts up on a large baking sheet. Transfer the baking sheet to the broiler, and broil for 4-6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and crisp.
  • Garnish your melts with fresh parsley and pepitas, and serve warm. Enjoy!
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