Monday, July 9, 2012

tarragon chickpea salad sandwich






In the sorority house, we always knew it was a special occasion when the chef would make tarragon chicken salad sandwiches. I nibbled these little sandwiches when I was decked out in pastels, wearing the most subtle heels I own, with a signature half up-do. Just like Reba said, "I's gonna be a lady someday, but I didn't know how...".  Here's your one chance Fancy don't let me down.  I'd be on my best behavior, at my most civilized.

The chicken salad was chock full of grapes and nuts, laced with tarragon, and served on pillowy and sweet little brioche rolls. This sandwich recipe is a twist on the chickpea of the sea salad sandwich, and is less savory, sweeter and juicier, and texturally more interesting. This sandwich would be great on a menu for a baby or bridal shower, served on mini-rolls.

So fancy.


'fancy' chickpea salad sandwich (makes one sandwich)
 
1/3 can chickpeas
handful of grapes, cut in half
.5 handful of walnuts, crushed and toasted
1 small celery stalk, finely diced
handful of tender greens
1 tbsp tarragon
1 tbsp veganaisse
pinch of salt
crack of black pepper
squeeze of lemon juice

Mash the chickpeas. Mix the tarragon, veganaisse, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir together all of the ingredients gently. Spread generously on your sandwich!

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