Packed with plant-based protein, this vegan chickpea tuna salad recipe is a delicious and satisfying twist on the classic tuna salad.
Packed with plant-based protein, this no-cook vegan chickpea tuna salad recipe is a delicious and satisfying twist on the classic tuna salad. Hearty, this dish is filled with so many wonderful flavours that you will not miss the fish!
Budget-friendly and using a combination of pantry staples and fresh ingredients, this recipe is perfect for meal prep.
Once mashed, chickpeas have a similar texture to flaked tinned tuna. You can mash the chickpeas to your preferred consistency, whether you like a chunkier texture or a smoother blend.
To mimic the fishy taste of tuna, I use nori and capers paired with zingy lemon juice and dill. The rest of the ingredients include finely diced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, celery, and red onion combined with parsley, corn, and garlic. Everything is tossed is my vegan mayonnaise.
This vegan chickpea tuna salad is super easy to make and really versatile. You can serve it on its own, or use it as a baked potato topping or as sandwich or wrap filling. If you prefer an oil-free lighter alternative, you can swap the mayonnaise for plain yoghurt.
Leftovers will keep refrigerated for 2 to 3 days in an airtight container.
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Why you will love this vegan chickpea tuna salad
Lots of flavours
First and foremost, this recipe is filled with wonderful flavours. The combination of nori, capers, dill, and lemon juice adds so much sea-like umami that you will not miss the fish.
Healthy and Nutritious
Chickpeas are high in fibre and a great source of plant-based protein and iron. Combined with fresh vegetables and herbs, they make a healthy and nutritious vegan alternative to tuna.
Easy to make & versatile
This is the perfect recipe when you are in a rush or do not feel like cooking. You can prepare it in advance and use it for sandwich filling, dip, salad or baked potato topping, or even mix with pasta or wholegrain.
How to make this vegan chickpea tuna salad recipe
Ingredients
- chickpeas
- cherry tomatoes
- cucumber
- celery
- red onion
- fresh dill
- fresh parsley
- corn
- capers
- nori sheet
- lemon
- garlic
- vegan mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper
TO SERVE:
- Salad leaves
- Pitta bread
Step 1: Mash chickpeas
Mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher in a salad bowl. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the vegetables
Finely dice the tomatoes, cucumber, celery, and onion.
Step 3: Combine ingredients
Place the chopped vegetables, corn, and herbs in a bowl.
Step 4: Add seasonings
Add capers, nori sheet, lemon juice, garlic, and mayonnaise. Mix until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 5: Serve
Serve with salad leaves and pitta bread.
Watch how to make this chickpea tuna salad recipe
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Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad Recipe
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 400 g can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 75 g cherry tomatoes
- 75 g cucumber
- 1 celery branch
- ½ red onion
- 3 Tbsp finely chopped dill
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 160 g can corn rinsed and drained
- 4 Tbsp capers
- 1 nori sheet cut into tiny chunks
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 5 to 6 Tbsp vegan mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
TO SERVE:
- Salad leaves
- Pitta bread
Instructions
- Mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher in a salad bowl. Set aside.400 g can chickpeas
- Finely dice the tomatoes, cucumber, celery, and onion.75 g cherry tomatoes, 75 g cucumber, 1 celery branch, ½ red onion
- Place the chopped vegetables, corn, and herbs in a bowl.3 Tbsp finely chopped dill, 2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley, 160 g can corn
- Add capers, nori sheet, lemon juice, garlic, and mayonnaise.4 Tbsp capers, 1 nori sheet, Juice of 1 large lemon, 1 garlic clove, 5 to 6 Tbsp vegan mayonnaise
- Mix until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.Salt and pepper
- Serve with salad leaves and pitta bread.Salad leaves, Pitta bread
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Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad Recipe
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Frequently asked questions about vegan chickpea tuna salad
It best to eat this salad fresh. Freezing it, will alter the texture of the chickpeas and make this recipe too watery.
To give this salad a fishy taste without using tuna, you can replace the nori sheet with dulse flakes or other seaweed flakes.
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