Chickpea Salad - Sandwiches

2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 

1 cup finely chopped carrots

1 cup finely chopped celery

1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 

3/4 cup finely chopped cucumber 

2/3 cup finely chopped zucchini

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 

1/2 cup finely chopped green onion 

1/4 cup Italian salad dressing 

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 

2 Tablespoons capers with liquid

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

1-2 Tablespoon olive oil 

12 slices whole wheat or Italian bread 

Mash chickpeas with a fork in a very large bowl. Stir in carrots, celery, bell pepper, cucumber, zucchini, onion, salad dressing, garlic, capers, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne. 

Brush oil on 1 side of each bread slice. Spoon on chickpea mixture onto 6 slices of read. Top with remaining 6 slices, oil side down.