Description
Chickpea Tuna Salad is a hearty, plant-based alternative to traditional tuna salad, featuring mashed chickpeas combined with flavorful seasonings and crunchy vegetables. This vegan-friendly dish is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served over greens for a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise or regular mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon capers, chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until chunky but mostly broken down.
- Add vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Stir in chopped celery, red onion, and capers if using.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and add fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve chilled on bread, in wraps, or over a bed of greens.
Notes
- Add diced pickles or relish for extra tang.
- Mix in chopped nuts or seeds for crunch.
- Use plain yogurt or mashed avocado instead of mayonnaise.
- Add smoked paprika or curry powder for different flavor profiles.
- Incorporate chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Salad/Spread
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Vegan/American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
