Chickpea Tuna Salad Recipe
A quick and easy Chickpea Tuna Salad that offers a delicious plant-based alternative to traditional tuna salad. Made with mashed chickpeas, tangy dill pickles, crunchy celery, and a creamy vegan mayo dressing, this salad is perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or as a refreshing snack. Ready in just 10 minutes and packed with flavor and texture, it’s a healthy, satisfying dish for lunch or light dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 15-ounce cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 small (petite) dill pickles, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise (Vegenaise brand)
- 3-4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Chickpeas: Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly, then place them in a shallow dish to prepare for mashing.
- Mash Chickpeas and Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the chickpeas, and use a fork or potato masher to lightly smash them together. Aim for a consistency where the chickpeas are broken down but not pureed, preserving some texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the chopped dill pickles, finely diced celery, vegan mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper into the mashed chickpeas.
- Adjust Flavor and Serve: Mix everything well and taste the salad. Add the additional tablespoon of lemon juice if more acidity is desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, celery sticks, or toast points.
Notes
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some chopped jalapeños.
- Use gluten-free crackers or bread for a gluten-free option.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and vegetarian-friendly.
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