Fake Tuna Salad Chickpea
Experience the delicious simplicity of this "Fake Tuna Salad Chickpea" recipe, a plant-based twist on the classic tuna salad that’s perfect for vegans and omnivores alike! Made with hearty, protein-packed chickpeas, this recipe combines the crunch of fresh celery, tangy dill pickles, and zesty red onions with creamy vegan mayonnaise and Dijon mustard for a flavor-packed bite. Optional ingredients like capers and dried nori flakes bring a subtle sea-inspired flavor, making it irresistibly satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile dish can be served as a sandwich filling, wrapped in a tortilla, or scooped up with crackers. Whether you're meal prepping or craving a light and refreshing lunch, this easy chickpea salad is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium dill pickle, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional), chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried nori flakes (optional, for a 'sea' flavor)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas.
Using a fork or potato masher, gently mash the chickpeas until about 70-80% of them are broken down. You want a combination of mashed and whole chickpeas for texture.
Add the finely chopped celery, red onion, and diced dill pickle to the bowl.
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, capers (if using), and nori flakes (if using). Stir until combined.
Pour the dressing mixture over the chickpeas and vegetables.
Season with salt and black pepper, and mix everything together thoroughly until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, in wraps, or as a dip with crackers. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.8 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 578 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 223 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
