Description
This Chickpea “Tuna” Salad is a delicious and easy vegan alternative to traditional tuna salad. Made with mashed chickpeas, vegan mayonnaise, and fresh herbs, it offers a creamy texture and savory flavor perfect for sandwiches or wraps. Quick to prepare and packed with plant-based protein, this salad is an excellent choice for a light lunch or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chickpea Salad
- 1 1/2 cups chickpeas (from 1 15-oz can), drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped dill
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For Serving
- 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. It’s fine to leave some chickpeas whole for texture and bite.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely chopped celery, red onion, and freshly chopped dill to the mashed chickpeas. Stir well to combine all the flavors evenly. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Lay out your sliced bread and top with butter lettuce leaves. Spoon the chickpea salad onto the bread, then add dill or bread and butter pickles and sliced tomatoes as desired. Serve immediately for a fresh and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, mash the chickpeas more thoroughly or pulse briefly in a food processor, but keep some chunks for bite.
- Adjust the quantity of vegan mayonnaise and mustard to your taste preference.
- Try adding other mix-ins like chopped capers, lemon juice, or fresh parsley for variation.
- This salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days; stir before serving.
- Use gluten-free bread to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chickpea tuna salad, vegan tuna salad, chickpea salad sandwich, vegan lunch, plant-based sandwich
