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Chickpea Tuna Salad

Load this Chickpea Tuna Salad into sandwiches, wraps, bowls, and more! Creamy mashed chickpeas replace the tuna in this picnic-perfect dish, while chopped nori lends a realistic ‘fishy’ flavor. An instant hit with all types of eaters!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 267kcal
Author: Nora Taylor

Ingredients

  • (2) 15-ounce cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 sheet nori, finely chopped optional, or 1 tsp kelp granules
  • 4 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 rib celery diced small
  • 2 tablespoons diced small red onion or chives, green onions
  • 1/2 cup vegan mayo
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon salt, to taste or soy sauce
  • few shakes black pepper
  • optional: 2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncinis + 1 teaspoon chopped capers
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a potato masher (or fork) until they are mostly mashed.
  • If using nori for a fishy flavor: Finely chop 1-2 sheets of nori. I found it easiest to simply chop it up with a sharp knife on a cutting board. Kitchen scissors also work. Or, use the kelp granules.
  • To the bowl with the chickpeas, add the nori or kelp granules, pickle relish, lemon juice, celery, onion, mayo, salt and black pepper. Add pepperoncinis and capers, if desired. Stir well to combine.
  • Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes if you can, to let it get cold and let the flavors come together. You can also enjoy it right away.
  • Serve on sandwiches, with crackers, on salads on make a tuna melt with some vegan cheese. Enjoy!
  • Leftovers: Keep chickpea tuna in a covered container in the refrigerator for 4 days.

Notes

  1. If you don't want any fishy flavor, just leave out the nori/kelp. I like it both ways!
  2. Nutritional information is for the vegan tuna only, not including bread or whatever you serve it with. 
  3. For vegan tuna melts, spread vegan butter on two slices of bread. Add some tuna and a slice of vegan cheese, then pan fry until warm. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 6 servings | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg