Vegan Tuna Mayo (aka tuna salad) Sandwich
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
75 kcal
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Course
Condiments, Lunch
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Cuisine
American, International
Vegan Tuna Mayo (aka tuna salad) Sandwich
Description
The Vegan Tuna Mayo (also known as tuna salad) sandwich filling combines mashed chickpeas with vegan mayonnaise, chopped red and spring onions, capers, nutritional yeast, tamari, and optional crumbled nori seaweed. This blend produces a creamy, savory, and lightly tangy spread that resembles the classic tuna salad texture and taste, with the capers and seaweed lending a subtle briny note. It is typically served on bread alongside fresh lettuce and slices of tomato for added crunch and freshness.
The filling's softness and spreadable consistency make it easy to assemble into sandwiches. The use of tamari or soy sauce adds umami depth, while the nutritional yeast contributes a subtle cheesy undertone. The recipe allows for gluten-free adaptations by choosing suitable vegan mayonnaise and soy sauce.
This sandwich filling offers a plant-based alternative to tuna salad and is suitable for those avoiding animal products while wanting similar flavors and mouthfeel. It can be adapted to different breads and served fresh for lunch or snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas 400g/15oz can, aka garbanzo beans
- 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red onion finely chopped
- 1 spring onion (scallion), finely chopped
- 15 capers finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon nori seaweed optional, crumbled, dried
- salt small pinch
- black pepper small pinch
To serve:
- lettuce
- tomato sliced
- bread of choice
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then coarsely mash them with a fork.
- Add all remaining ingredients and mix to combine.
- Serve on bread with salad leaves and tomatoes.
- !Note: if gluten-free choose gluten-free mayonnaise and soy sauce.
Notes
- Nutrition facts provided are for the filling only; bread or wraps will alter the overall nutrition.
- Use gluten-free vegan mayonnaise and tamari if serving gluten-intolerant individuals.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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