GRILLED CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICH

Grilled Chickpea Salad Sandwich image

When my mother comes to visit, she enjoys a good old-fashioned chicken salad sandwich. As a vegetarian, I make chickpea salad sandwiches all the time and finally had the guts to make one for her. After some hesitation, she tasted it and was instantly hooked! -Dannika Stevenson, Akron, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 sweet pickles, finely chopped
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sweet pickle juice
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 slices provolone cheese
8 slices multigrain bread

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the first 10 ingredients. Place cheese slices on 4 bread slices; top with chickpea mixture and remaining bread. Preheat panini maker or indoor electric grill. Cook sandwiches, covered, until bread is browned and cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 17g protein.