Ten Minute Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

Mashed chickpeas, crunchy celery, lemon and dill on whole grain bread. A quick, no cook lunch that packs well for work, school or a church picnic.

By Central Health Editors2 min read · Updated 21 Oct 2026

This is the lunch to make when you have ten minutes and a can of chickpeas. Mash, stir, spread, done. It is creamy and fresh, and it holds up well in a lunch box.

Recipe

Serves: 4
Prep: 10 min

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Ingredients

Steps

1Add the chickpeas to a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher, leaving some pieces chunky.
2Stir in the yogurt or avocado, celery, onion, lemon juice and dill.
3Season with salt and pepper.
4Spread on bread and top with lettuce and tomato.

For a dairy free version, use mashed avocado instead of yogurt.

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Packing it to go

Keep it cold. For picnics and lunch boxes, pack the chickpea salad with an ice pack or in a cooler. The USDA says cold foods should stay at 40 F or below, and perishable food should not sit out more than two hours, or one hour above 90 F.

Picnic packing list

Chickpea salad in a sealed container with an ice pack
Bread packed separately so it stays fresh
Lettuce and tomato in a small bag
A knife for spreading
Wet wipes or a way to wash hands

Planning a picnic? Pair these with our slow cooker three bean chili for a cold weather gathering, or browse all our recipes.

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Published 19 Oct 2026 · Last updated 21 Oct 2026

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Sources1. US Department of Agriculture. Food safety tips for potlucks and gatherings. usda.gov/node/64066

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