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Smashed Chickpea Sandwich with Potato Salad & Chips

Creamy mashed chickpeas mixed with fresh herbs, lemon, and a touch of harissa, piled onto crusty bread with crisp vegetables. Served alongside a quick potato salad and tortilla chips for a complete Mediterranean-inspired lunch plate.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
14g
Smashed Chickpea Sandwich with Potato Salad & Chips
freshlightmediterraneanvegetarianchickpeascreamycrunchyweeknight

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained
  • 1 whole lemon
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • ½ cup cucumber, diced
  • 2 slices or pieces bread (crusty or flatbread)
  • 1.5 cups cooked potatoes, cubed
  • 1 handful per serving tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. 1

    Drain chickpeas well. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.

  2. 2

    Squeeze lemon juice over mashed chickpeas. Stir in parsley, red onion, cucumber, and salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Toss cooked potatoes with olive oil, remaining lemon zest, fresh herbs, and salt until coated evenly.

  4. 4

    Divide chickpea mixture between bread slices. Top with arugula or lettuce if desired.

  5. 5

    Plate sandwich alongside potato salad and a handful of tortilla chips.

Tools you’ll need

  • fork or potato masher
  • small mixing bowl
  • cutting board and knife
  • serving plate

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