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Chickpea “Tuna” Salad (Vegan)

Julia
This chickpea tuna salad vegan recipe is quick, easy, and high-protein. A healthy plant-based lunch idea perfect for meal prep and sandwiches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course lunch, Salad
Servings 4
Calories 190 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 sheet nori, or 2 if you like the flavor, chopped very fine or food processor
  • 2 can (15 ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 3 tablespoon dill pickles + 2 teaspoon pickle juice, not too sweet pickles
  • 3 tablespoon red onion
  • ½ cup vegan mayo, or a mix of mayo and sour cream vegan
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or more (I usually add more)
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon fresh dill (optional, 1 herb of your choice), finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Mash half of chickpeas in a bowl: leave some chunky for texture.
    2 can (15 ounce) chickpeas
  • Add all ingredients: mix until creamy and well combined. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
    1 sheet nori, 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, 2 stalks celery, 3 tablespoon dill pickles + 2 teaspoon pickle juice, 3 tablespoon red onion, ½ cup vegan mayo, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoon fresh dill (optional, 1 herb of your choice)
  • Chill: refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour for best flavor.
  • Serve: in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or pasta salad.
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NOTES

  • Chilling is essential – it helps the flavors blend and improves the overall texture.
  • Don’t over-mash the chickpeas – keep some chunks for that classic “tuna-like” bite.
  • Nori makes the difference – it adds that subtle seafood flavor that makes this taste like real tuna salad.
  • If you feel like there is not enough flavor it is almost always not enough salt, lemon juice or nori balance.
  • Pickles – Use classic dill pickles for that traditional flavor. Not too sweet, not too spicy. That said, use what you like.  

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NUTRITION

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 543mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.1mg
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