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Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad Recipe

Try this delicious vegan twist on the classic tuna salad: a chickpea tuna salad recipe packed with plant-based protein and umami.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Iron Rich Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 364 kcal

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 716mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 5gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 335IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg

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Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad Recipe

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/vegan-chickpea-tuna-salad/