Chickpea “Tuna” Salad Recipe
This Chickpea “Tuna” Salad is a delicious, plant-based alternative to traditional tuna salad, using mashed chickpeas combined with vegan mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and fresh veggies. Perfect for a light and nutritious sandwich, it offers a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Chickpea Salad
- 1 1/2 cups chickpeas (from 1 15-oz can), drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped dill
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sandwich Assembly
- Sliced bread
- Butter lettuce leaves
- Dill or bread and butter pickles
- Sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- Mash the Chickpeas: In a medium bowl, use a fork or potato masher to mash the chickpeas into irregular sized pieces, leaving some chickpeas whole for texture.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the vegan mayonnaise, dijon mustard, finely chopped celery, red onion, and freshly chopped dill to the mashed chickpeas. Stir well to combine, then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Lay slices of bread on a flat surface. Spread a generous amount of the chickpea salad on the bread, then top with butter lettuce leaves, sliced pickles, and sliced tomatoes. Close the sandwich with another slice of bread and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of vegan mayonnaise and mustard to suit your desired creaminess and tanginess.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the bread with gluten-free bread or lettuce wraps.
- Try adding other fresh herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor.
- For crunch, consider adding chopped cucumber or grated carrots.
- Leftover chickpea salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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