Name: Chickpea 'Tuna' Salad (Vegan)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 15- oz. can chickpeas (drained & rinsed); 1/4 cup tomatoes (diced); 2 stalks celery (diced); 1/3 cup dill pickle relish; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 Tbsp. diced red onion; 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise; 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Leave the fish in the sea and the mercury out of your meals. Opt for a vegan chickpea tuna salad with this simple, protein packed recipe, complete with all the flavors and textures you’re accustomed to in the traditional deli dish. Celery, dill relish and diced onion add crunch and flavor, plus enjoy a creamy concoction of vegan mayonnaise and Dijon mustard for a tangy, sharp flavor. Serve in a sandwich, as lettuce wraps, in a bowl or on a salad. It’s a versatile dish that only gets better when it chills.

A Large Bowl is Filled With Chickpea Tuna Salad, Surrounded by Ingredients Such as Celery, Red Onion, Garlic, Salt, Pepper and Cayenne.

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Chickpea 'Tuna' Salad (Vegan)

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 3

Calories 291 kcal

Author Michelle Cehn

Ingredients

1 15- oz. can chickpeas drained & rinsed
1/4 cup tomatoes diced
2 stalks celery diced
1/3 cup dill pickle relish
2 cloves garlic minced
2 Tbsp. diced red onion
1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

In large bowl, use potato masher or fork to smash chickpeas into a chunky texture.
Add remaining ingredients and mix until all is combined.
Serve as lettuce wraps, in a sandwich or on its own.