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Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad Recipe

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A delicious and easy vegan tuna salad made from chickpeas and flavorful seasonings, offering a plant-based, seafood-free alternative perfect for sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Packed with umami-rich ingredients like nori, capers, and nutritional yeast, this recipe recreates the classic tuna salad taste in a wholesome, vegan-friendly way.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 15 ounce Can Chickpeas, drained (or 1 and 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas)
  • 1/4 cup Vegan Mayonnaise (60g)
  • 1 Nori Sheet, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely chopped (about half a small red onion)
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 10 Capers, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 Tbsp Tamari or Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp White Vinegar
  • Sprinkle Sea Salt
  • Sprinkle Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Mash the Chickpeas: Add the drained chickpeas to a mixing bowl and mash them thoroughly with a fork until you reach a chunky but spreadable texture similar to tuna salad.
  2. Add Flavor Ingredients: Mix in the vegan mayonnaise, finely chopped nori sheet, finely chopped red onion, lemon juice, finely chopped capers, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, tamari, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, and a sprinkle of sea salt and ground black pepper.
  3. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the mixture and adjust the salt and pepper as needed to enhance the flavors.
  4. Mix and Serve: Combine all the ingredients well until evenly mixed. Your vegan tuna salad is now ready to serve as a sandwich filling, topping for crackers, or as part of a salad.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, mash the chickpeas more thoroughly or pulse briefly in a food processor.
  • Nori sheets provide the essential seaweed flavor that mimics tuna; finely chopping ensures even distribution.
  • Adjust the amount of vegan mayonnaise to your preferred creaminess level.
  • This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
  • Try serving with whole grain bread or in lettuce wraps for a healthy meal option.

Keywords: Vegan tuna salad, Chickpea tuna, Plant-based tuna alternative, Vegan sandwich filling, No-cook vegan recipe, Vegan lunch ideas

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