Chickpea "Tuna" Salad

Delicious chickpea "tuna" is super simple to put together and can be enjoyed in a sandwich, salad, lettuce wraps or with crackers - or any other way you would normally eat tuna salad! This hearty plant-based tuna captures the savory and tangy flavor of a classic tuna salad for an easy meal the whole family will enjoy.

Chickpeas are legumes and are packed with plant-based protein and fiber. They are a rich source of vitamins and minerals including iron and folate. Chickpeas are anti-inflammatory, can improve digestion, and can support healthy blood sugar levels.

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Chickpea Tuna

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Number of Servings: 2 sandwiches

Prep Time: 10 - 15 minutes

Cook Time: none

Total Time: 10 - 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and strained

• Lemon juice from 1/2 small lemon, to taste

• 3 tablespoons hummus, avocado, or vegan mayo

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

• 1.5 teaspoons dijon mustard

• 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced

• 1 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill, minced)

• 1 green onion, finely sliced (optional)

• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

For serving

• Dill pickles (optional, but recommended)

• Toast/Sandwich bread if making sandwiches (gluten free bread if desired)

• Sandwich toppings or salad ingredients such as tomato, lettuce or spinach

Tools You Will Need

• Potato masher or fork

• Large mixing bowl

• Strainer

Instructions

1) Mix strained chickpeas, lemon juice, hummus/mayo/avocado, vegetable oil, and Dijon mustard together in a large mixing bowl.

2) Use a potato masher or fork and mash the chickpeas to your desired consistency.

3) Stir in the celery, dill, green onion (if using), salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Evergreen Kitchen at https://evergreenkitchen.ca/recipe/lemon-dill-chickpea-sandwich.

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Nutrition Facts (1/2 mixture)