Healthy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 whole-wheat sandwich buns
• 1/2 cup hummus
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 medium tomato, sliced
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, red bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
2. Add the chopped flat-leaf parsley to the bowl with the other vegetables.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
5. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or refrigerate for up to an hour for best results.
6. Lightly toast the whole-wheat sandwich buns to your preferred level of crispiness.
7. Spread a generous layer of hummus on each of the bun halves.
8. Scoop a portion of the chickpea salad onto the bottom half of each bun.
9. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the chickpea salad on each sandwich.
10. Add a couple of tomato slices over the feta.
11. Place a handful of fresh spinach leaves on top of the tomatoes.
12. Cap the sandwiches with the top halves of the buns.
13. Serve immediately, or wrap the sandwiches for an on-the-go meal.