Chickpea Tuna Salad
This vegan chickpea tuna salad mimics the taste and texture of traditional tuna salad using mashed chickpeas, zesty lemon juice, dill, and kelp powder. It’s plant-based, budget-friendly, protein-rich, and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Fork or potato masher
- Knife and cutting board
- Small whisk
Ingredients
Main Base:
- 2 cans chickpeas drained & rinsed
- 3 tbsp vegan mayo
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp kelp powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Mix-ins for Texture:
- 2 celery stalks finely diced
- 1/4 red onion minced
- 2 tbsp capers
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- Optional: 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Prep Chickpeas: Drain, rinse, and pat dry chickpeas. Place in a bowl.
- Mash: Lightly mash chickpeas using a fork or masher, leaving some texture.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together mayo, lemon juice, mustard, kelp powder, garlic powder. Adjust to taste.
- Mix: Combine dressing with chickpeas. Stir in celery, onion, capers, dill, and season with salt and pepper.
- Rest: Let sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy in sandwiches, lettuce cups, on crackers, or in wraps.
Notes
For ocean-like flavor, don’t skip kelp powder. If unavailable, try a dash of soy sauce.
Letting it chill enhances the taste.
Adjust chunkiness to your liking.
Substitute vegan mayo with tahini, avocado, or Greek yogurt if preferred.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chickpea Tuna Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Sodium
280
mg
12
%
Potassium
240
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
20
g
7
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
200
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
60
mg
6
%
Iron
2.1
mg
12
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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