Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Chickpea Salad Melt that combines chickpeas, vegetables, and cheese on whole grain bread, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, red onion, dill pickles, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet. Spoon the chickpea mixture evenly onto each slice.
- Top each chickpea salad with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter option, or use vegan mayo for a plant-based version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg