Plant-Based Chickpea Tuna Salad

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4.8

225 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Refrigerate

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    6 -8

  • Calories

    227 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Plant-Based Chickpea Tuna Salad

This vegan chickpea tuna salad is creamy, tangy, wholesome, meal-prep friendly, & perfect for making a filling snack or lunch packed with plant-based protein!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans of chickpeas
  • 1 large bunch of green onions (or red onion)
  • 4 ribs of celery (with the leafy tops, if available)
  • 1 to 2 large dill pickle(s) depending on preference
  • cup of vegan mayo
  • 3 tablespoons of mustard (your favorite type)
  • 1 tablespoon of granulated garlic (or 1 minced clove)
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
  • fresh cracked black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Start by draining the chickpeas and adding to a food processor (you can also break them up by hand with a fork). Wiz the beans for 1-2 seconds and repeat until the beans are broken up (do not cream or mash, just break them up). This should take no more than 6-8 seconds in the food processor. Move to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Dice the celery with the leafy tops, add to the mixture. Chop the green onions and pickles and add. Now, slowly combine the rest of the ingredients to taste. Some will like more “mayo” some will like less. I like less with extra mustard!
  3. Once the “tuna” is done, chill it for an hour. I like to serve mine over a ciabatta roll with tomatoes, and avocados. I also usually sprinkle some diced jalapeno for a little kick!

Notes

  • To save time: Use a food processor to mash the chickpeas to your desired consistency and a food chopper and/or mandoline to help quickly slice and dice the veggies.
  • Adjust the consistency: We prefer chunky vegan tuna with plenty of texture, but mash it more and adjust the size of the veggie add-ins to change the mouthfeel/texture.
  • Leave it to rest: This time ensures the flavors have time to meld and will improve the overall flavor and consistency of the chickpea tuna salad.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.002g Sodium 1894mg (79%) Potassium 278mg (8%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 111IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.002g 0%
Sodium 1894mg 79%
Potassium 278mg 6%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 111IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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