Chickpea Mock "Tuna" Salad

Chickpea tuna salad on a serving plate with a spoon.

4.94 from 31 ratings

Chickpea Mock "Tuna" Salad

As a sensory scientist, I can promise that you'd never know this chickpea "tuna" salad recipe is totally vegetarian (or vegan). It has that same classic savory, tangy flavor making this tuna salad taste JUST like the real deal. Many members of our community agree this tastes just like tuna, too - see comments!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Main Dishes, Snacks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: chickpea tuna, chickpea tuna salad, vegan tuna salad

Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Occasion: 4th of July, Birthdays, Game Day

Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

1 15-oz can chickpeas 425 g
¼ cup finely chopped red onion about ¼ of a medium onion
¼ cup finely chopped celery about ½ a stalk
1 tsp finely chopped capers
¼ cup mayonnaise can sub plant-based mayo, 50 g
1 tsp dijon mustard 5 g
2 tsp white vinegar 10 mL
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Smash: Drain the can of chickpeas and roughly smash the chickpeas with a fork or your fingers.
Chop: Finely chop the onion, celery, and capers.
Assemble: Stir everything together, adding a pinch of salt and pepper as needed to suite your taste.

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Notes

Serve this Chickpea Tuna Salad anywhere you would traditional tuna salad - on a sandwich, salad, with crackers, or in lettuce boats!

Storage: This salad will last in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. It's the perfect meal prep!

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