This zesty tuna sandwich gets an extra boost of protein from chickpeas.

Smashing some of the chickpeas into the tuna enhances the texture and helps hold the filling together.

Place chickpeas in a medium bowl.

a recipe photo of the High-Protein Tuna & Chickpea Salad Sandwich

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Add tuna to the chickpeas; stir to combine, using the fork to flake the tuna.

Add the mayonnaise mixture and onion; stir until well combined.

Spread the mixture evenly over 4 bread slices (about 1/2 cup each).

the ingredients to make the High-Protein Tuna & Chickpea Salad Sandwich

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Top each with 1 lettuce leaf and top with the remaining bread slices.

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a photo of the mayonnaise, chives, Sriracha, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper mixed together in a small bowl.

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a photo of the tuna and chickpea salad being divided onto pieces of bread

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle