Chickpea Mock "Tuna" Salad
User Reviews
4.9
50 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
259 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Chickpea Mock "Tuna" Salad
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As a sensory scientist, I can promise that you'd never know this chickpea "tuna" salad recipe is totally vegetarian (or vegan). It has that same classic savory, tangy flavor making this tuna salad taste JUST like the real deal. Many members of our community agree this tastes just like tuna, too - see comments!
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Ingredients
- 1 oz can chickpeas 425 g
- ¼ cup onion about ¼ of a medium onion, red, finely chopped
- ¼ cup celery about ½ a stalk, finely chopped
- 1 tsp caper finely chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise can sub plant-based mayo, 50 g
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard 5 g
- 2 tsp white vinegar 10 mL
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Smash: Drain the can of chickpeas and roughly smash the chickpeas with a fork or your fingers.
- Chop: Finely chop the onion, celery, and capers.
- Assemble: Stir everything together, adding a pinch of salt and pepper as needed to suite your taste.
Notes
- Serve this Chickpea Tuna Salad anywhere you would traditional tuna salad - on a sandwich, salad, with crackers, or in lettuce boats!
- Storage: This salad will last in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. It's the perfect meal prep!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
31.3g
(10%)
Protein
7.9g
(16%)
Fat
12.1g
(19%)
Saturated Fat
1.7g
(9%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
252mg
(11%)
Potassium
294mg
(6%)
Fiber
6.8g
(27%)
Sugar
6.6g
(13%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 31.3g | 10% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 16% |
| Fat | 12.1g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6.8g | 27% |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 13% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
50 reviews
Excellent
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