Mock Tuna Salad Chickpea Salad
Transform your lunch game with this vibrant and flavorful Mock Tuna Salad Chickpea Salad, a vegan twist on the classic tuna salad! Packed with plant-based protein from creamy, mashed chickpeas and bursting with fresh and zesty flavors from dill, lemon juice, and a touch of tangy Dijon mustard, this recipe delivers all the comfort of a traditional tuna salad without the seafood. Finely chopped celery, red onion, and dill pickle add a delightful crunch, while optional kelp granules lend a subtle hint of "ocean" flavor for authenticity. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or paired with crackers, this versatile salad is a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy, plant-based alternative. It’s gluten-free friendly, easy to whip up, and ideal for meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 medium dill pickle, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
- 0.5 teaspoon kelp granules (optional, for a 'seafood' flavor)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas in a large mixing bowl.
2. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the chickpeas until they are mostly broken down but still slightly chunky for texture.
3. Add vegan mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the mashed chickpeas, and stir until well combined.
4. Mix in the chopped celery, red onion, dill pickle, and fresh dill.
5. Add soy sauce or tamari, kelp granules (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well to distribute the seasonings evenly.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
7. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
8. Serve as a sandwich filling, in a wrap, or with crackers for a light and satisfying meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 749 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 230 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.
