Chickpea Salad Sandwich – Hilton Head Health

Hilton Head Health is a destination health resort in an elegant facility on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, surrounded by all the natural beauty of a Lowcountry island getaway.  The program guides you to achieving your weight loss, wellness and longevity goals with  programs focusing on fitness, nutrition and SELF (Stress management, Empowerment, Longevity, and Fulfillment).   Guests benefit from a community of supportive dieticians, psychologists, wellness educators, fitness trainers, chefs and spa therapists, and graduates continue their lifestyle change with the H3@Home program and receive continued support and structure at home.

At this South Carolina weight loss spa, guests enjoy a meal plan with delicious flavors and realistic portions.  The Chef and Culinary Team have created a low-calorie, healthy gourmet cuisine with an emphasis on local and natural ingredients to ensure a well-balanced weight loss diet.   One of the popular recipes served is  this savory sandwich – CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICH on whole grain bread (or serve it on a spinach salad if you prefer).

H3 Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Salads, Sandwiches
Cuisine: Healthy Spa Cuisine
Keyword: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 270kcal
Courtesy Of: Hilton Head Health
This simple but hearty sandwich features a tasty chickpea salad, created by Hilton Head Health's own Executive Chef, Karla Williams. It's just as delicious served atop a spinach salad!

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and crushed
  • ½ whole Red Onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Basil, minced
  • ½ whole Red apple, diced
  • ½ whole Tomato, diced
  • ½ whole Green Pepper, diced
  • 2 whole Green onions, diced
  • ½ cup Natural applesauce (no sugar added)
  • 2 tablesoons Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 5 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 ounces Gruyere cheese, sliced thin

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl combine chickpeas, red onion, basil, apple, tomato, green pepper and green onion. Mix well.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine applesauce, lemon juice, olive oil and nutritional yeast. Mix well.
  • Combine the two bowls and mix well.
  • Scoop a half cup of the chickpea salad on your choice of either toasted rye bread or freshly chopped salad and spinach greens. Top with 1/4 ounce of Gruyere cheese. Enjoy!

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Spa Index Kitchen Notes

The calories counts are for the salad -- adjust to add calories for either salad greens, or toasted bread, as you prefer.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 270 kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 39 g (13%) | Sodium: 260 mg (11%) | Fiber: 7 g (29%)

Karla Williams, Executive Chef, Hilton Head HealthKarla Williams is the Executive Chef for Hilton Head Health in South Carolina.  A graduate from The Chef’s Academy in Indianapolis, Karla’s past experience includes Culinary Intern and Sous Chef at H3, as well as Sous Chef at Kona Grill in Carmel, Indiana.   Chef Karla has been featured live on the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family Show.  In addition to her love for nutrition and healthy cooking, Karla enjoys teaching part-time fitness classes. Her passion for living a well-balanced healthy lifestyle is apparent in her cooking demonstrations at Hilton Head Health.

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