Ingredients

15ozchickpeas,(1 can), rinsed and drained

2stalkscelery,diced

2tbspcapers,rinsed and drained

3tbspmayonnaise

2tbsplemon juice

½tspdijon mustard

⅛tspsalt

2pinchesblack pepper

4slicessandwich bread

½avocado

2tbsproasted almonds,coarsely chopped

4tomato slices

handfulwatercress,(or other greens, such as lettuce, arugula, or spinach)

Preparation

In a medium bowl with a potato masher, coarsely mash the chickpeas.

Add the celery, capers, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and mustard to the bowl. Taste and add a pinch each of salt and pepper.

Set 2 pieces of sandwich bread on a cutting board. On one slice of bread, mash ¼ avocado. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Top with a spoonful of the chickpea salad and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the almonds.

Add a tomato slice or two, greens of choice, and top with the second slice of bread. Repeat to make the second sandwich.

Slice the sandwich in half or leave it whole and serve with chips or a salad.