Step 1

In a medium bowl, mash all of the chickpeas with a potato masher until almost all of the beans are broken down. A few whole chickpeas left is ok.

Step 2

Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning. If you'd like the chickpea salad to taste more like tuna salad, add kelp powder and/or Old Bay seasoning to taste.

Step 3

Toast bread slices (2 per sandwich). Spread as much chickpea salad as you'd like on the bottom slices. Spread avocado (if using) on the top slices. Add lettuce or spinach leaves on top of chickpea salad. Put both slices together to close the sandwich. Enjoy!