Description
This Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad is a protein-packed alternative to traditional tuna salad, featuring a flaky texture from mashed chickpeas and a tangy, creamy dressing.
Ingredients
2 cans (15 oz each) Cooked Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
1/3 cup Vegan Mayo (Avocado Oil based)
2 stalks Celery, finely diced
1/4 cup Red Onion, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
1 sheet Nori Sheets or 1 tsp Kelp Granules
1 teaspoon Maple Syrup (optional)
2 tablespoons Fresh Dill, chopped
Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water, then shake dry
- Mash the chickpeas in a large mixing bowl until flaky, some should remain whole
- Finely dice the celery and mince the red onion, then add to the bowl
- Add the vegan mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and maple syrup. If using nori or kelp, crumble or powder it before adding
- Season with fresh dill, sea salt, and black pepper, then fold everything gently to combine
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor
Notes
For a spicier version, add sriracha or chopped jalapeños.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg