April 27, 2016

Smashed Chickpea, Avocado and Pineapple Salad Sandwiches with Sriracha Honey Mustard

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My cooking and eating habits are strongly influenced by the different seasons. A lot of this has to do with the seasonal availability of produce (April means that I’m currently eating ALL of the rhubarb!). There are also a few cooking techniques that factor into the equation as well (you certainly won’t see me grilling outside in January’s sub-zero temperatures). And then there are some foods that, for whatever reason, just feel right during certain times of the year. I can’t really explain it. I guess it’s just kind of a “food mood” (say that three times fast!), for lack of a better descriptor.

And during the Springtime, I crave sandwiches.

Is that totally strange? I think it has something to do with my urge to get my body outside as much as possible. After a long winter spent hibernating against cold temperatures and harsh winds, there is a lot of joy in the simple act of packing up a few sandwiches and heading out to the waterfront park at lunchtime. It’s a small pleasure that has a big impact on my overall health and well being.

I’m not a big fan of mayonnaise (it kind of freaks me out, to be honest), so I’m always looking for new and different ways to jazz up my sandwiches. My friends at Stonewall Kitchen really know a thing or two about condiments, so I knew I could count on them to provide me with some awesome alternatives. Enter stage left: Sriracha Honey Mustard Dip.

Tangy, sweet and a little spicy (but not so spicy that it will burn your tongue off), this Sriracha Honey Mustard Dip is the perfect way to add a bit of zip to any and all sandwiches. So go pick up a bottle (or three!) and join me in saying a big fat “NO!” to boring lunches!

For today’s recipe, not only am I spreading this Sriracha Honey Mustard Dip straight onto my sandwich bread, but I’m also using it as part of the base for creating a flavorful, dairy-free Smashed Chickpea, Avocado and Pineapple Salad. If you’re like me and you usually avoid “salad sandwiches” for fear of mayonnaise, than this recipe is made for you. An avocado provides all of the necessary creaminess. And the pineapple is a great sweet compliment to the other savory ingredients.

If you make my Smashed Chickpea, Avocado and Pineapple Salad Sandwiches with Sriracha Honey Mustard, come back and tell me about it! And tell me what other creative ways you’ve come up with for using Stonewall Kitchen’s Sriracha Honey Mustard Dip {hint: try brushing a little bit on some grilled shrimp}. I want to hear all about it!

Cheers,

Liz

Smashed Chickpea, Avocado and Pineapple Salad Sandwiches with Sriracha Honey Mustard

Yield: Makes 4-6 sandwiches

Ingredients

• For the Smashed Chickpea Salad
• 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 avocado, peel and seed discarded
• 3/4 cups finely diced pineapple
• 3 tablespoons Stonewall Kitchen Sriracha Honey Mustard Dip
• 1 tsp. salt

• For the Sandwiches
• Stonewall Kitchen Sriracha Honey Mustard Dip
• Sliced bread (or sandwich rolls)
• Mixed greens
• Sliced tomatoes
• Sliced cucumbers

Instructions

1. Make the smashed chickpea salad. Add the chickpeas to a medium bowl and smash them lightly with a fork until about half of the chickpeas are broken down. Add the avocado and smash it together with the chickpeas. Add the pineapple, mustard and salt, stirring to combine. Cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to make the sandwiches.
2. Make the sandwiches. Spread a thin layer of the mustard onto one side of your bread. Top with a few mixed greens, about 1/2 cup of the smashed chickpea salad, some sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and additional greens. Top with a second slice of bread. Serve immediately.

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