Description

This Blistered Shishito Pepper Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a vibrant, vegan-friendly lunch option combining blistered shishito peppers with a creamy, tangy chickpea salad. Toasted sourdough or multigrain bread adds a satisfying crunch, while fresh herbs and spices infuse the sandwich with bold flavors. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal packed with plant-based protein and fiber.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Herbs

1 cup shishito peppers (stems removed)
1 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Leafy greens or arugula for serving

Salad Dressing and Seasonings

2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste

Other Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
4 slices sourdough or multigrain bread (toasted)

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Instructions

Blister the Shishito Peppers: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shishito peppers and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are blistered and tender. Remove from heat and allow them to cool slightly, then roughly chop.
Prepare the Chickpea Salad: In a mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until chunky but spreadable. Add tahini, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Combine Ingredients: Stir the chopped red onion, fresh parsley, and blistered shishito peppers into the chickpea mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning as required.
Assemble the Sandwich: Toast the slices of bread. Spread a generous scoop of the chickpea salad onto one slice, then top with leafy greens or arugula. Place the second slice of bread on top.
Serve: Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For extra texture, add sliced cucumbers or radishes.
Works well in a wrap or lettuce cups for a gluten-free version.