vegan tuna salad

<em>Enjoy this crave-worthy Chickpea Salad Sandwich made with no mayo for an easy and healthy lunch. This satisfying recipe comes together in under 15 minutes! </em>

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

(15 ounces) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed⁠

½ large avocado⁠

onion⁠

¼ cup chopped bell pepper⁠

celery⁠

dill pickle⁠

Dijon mustard⁠

lemon juice⁠

½ tbsp dried dill⁠

½ tsp kosher salt⁠

garlic

black pepper⁠

carrot and spinach, for topping (optional)

Place chickpeas in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to lightly mash, leaving some whole.

Add the remaining ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Assemble the sandwich by placing chickpea salad on toasted bread and topping with spinach and grated carrot, if desired.

This is soooo delicious!! It’s really filling and such a great lunch!! I’ll definitely make this part of my weekly rotation for meal prep!

Just made this for lunch but with two cans of tuna instead because that is all I have on hand. It is great! Thanks Alexis!

I made little changes like leaving out the celery (Don’t like celery). This recipe was so refreshing and good. Perfect sandwich for the weekendS. Very tasty and a perfect blend of flavors. Must try and will be my go to summer sandwich.

Really loved this recipe! Made it without the bell peppers (had none on hand) and splashed in some of the pickle juice in lieu of salt. Shredded half a carrot in too. Perfect summer lunch -- a definite must-make!

SO good! Made it as a sandwich for my husband and served it over butter lettuce, shredded red cabbage and heirloom tomato for me. My husband was SHOCKED at how filling it was -- I loved it! Definitely adding to the rotation!

Really loved this recipe! Made it without the bell peppers (had none on hand) and splashed in some of the pickle juice in lieu of salt. Shredded half a carrot in too. Perfect summer lunch — a definite must-make!

The best chickpea salad EVER! It's so hard to find a good chickpea salad that doesn't use vegan mayo, but this is it! It's super customizable too, I can't get enough of this.

This vegan tuna is simply amazing. It's so easy to make and tastes remarkably close to actual tuna, no really it does. It's wonderful on sandwiches for a vegan tuna salad sandwich!

Vegan Tuna

Can Chickpeas (Drained,

Vegan Mayonnaise ((60 grams))

Nori Sheet (Finely Chopped)

Red Onion (Finely Chopped (about half a small red onion))

Lemon

Capers (Finely Chopped)

tsp Garlic Powder

Tbsp Nutritional Yeast

Tbsp Tamari (or Soy Sauce)

Dijon Mustard

tsp White Vinegar

Sprinkle Sea Salt

Sprinkle Ground Black Pepper

Add the chickpeas to a mixing bowl and mash them with a fork.

Add in vegan mayonnaise, finely chopped nori, finely chopped red onion, lemon juice, finely chopped capers, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, tamari, dijon mustard, white vinegar and salt and pepper.

Taste test and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Mix in and you're ready to serve!

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Vegan Tuna - Loving It Vegan. This vegan tuna is simply amazing. It’s so easy to make and tastes remarkably close to actual tuna, no really it does. It makes a delicious vegan tuna salad sandwich.

Vegan Tuna - Loving It Vegan

A hearty vegan Herby Chickpea Salad Sandwich full of fresh spring veggies and smashed chickpea salad. Fresh herbs and Mustard give these a delicious burst of flavor!




Herby Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Vegan Chickpea Salad (see below)

bread

Maille Mustard

lettuce leaves

Turkish cucumber, thinly sliced

carrot, thinly sliced (use a vegetable peeler)

radishes, thinly sliced

avocado sliced

sunflower

chickpeas,

Italian parsley

dill (or sub ⅛ cup fresh tarragon)

mustard

Vegan Mayo

salt and pepper

Make the chickpea salad, placing all ingredients in a medium bowl, mix and smash with a fork until well combined. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your liking.

Assemble the sandwiches. Spread a little whole grain mustard on the bread.

Top with lettuce and a generous amount of the chickpea salad.

Layer sliced cucumber, carrots, radishes and avocado.

Whole family (including my non-vegan oldest son) LOVED this sandwich.  We used a much smaller seeded vegan bread and did a side of vegan tomato soup with a cornichon garnish.  SO GOOD!!!   Thank you!!!!

I loved this recipe! Very complete flavor and texture profiles that taste like something I would get at the downtown cafe. I was able to get four sandwiches out of this recipe. Not difficult to make either. I liked using toasted bagels.

this makes a fantastic sandwich. I made it as an egg salad instead of making it with chickpeas and it was perfect.

This has become my go-to sandwich for the work week.  Yum!  As a newbie with nutrition facts, do the nutrition facts associated with this recipe pertain to the filling only?  Thanks!

I just love how you've used the microgreens. Not many people know how much flavour is packed in those tiny leaves.

Mmmm. I am in no wat vegan, but this was a surprisingly delicious meat-free sandwich :)

This was so yummy!  My husband couldn't believe it was chickpea salad.  I made it with a few changes.  I used guacamole since I didn't have any avocados and added broccoli sprouts.  DELICIOUS!!!  Thank you again!

Wonderful recipe! I'm keeping it for life.

A nice hearty veggie sandwich. The chickpea salad would also be awesome in lettuce cups if you wanted leftovers and don't want to double up on carbs.

I love chicken salad but since going plant based last January it’s been difficult to find a good vegetarian replacement that satisfies this craving.  The smash chic pea salad sandwich was amazing! Looking forward to trying other chickpea recipes

I cannot stop making this delicious chickpea recipe! I love sandwiches, and I've been lacking a solid recipe since becoming vegan. This is a fantastic substitute for tuna salad for my other sandwich lovers out there!

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How to make the most delicious, vegan, green goddess sandwich with herby chickpeas! Simple, easy and delicious! 

Green Goddess Sandwich

Creamy vegan &quot;tuna&quot; salad made with chickpeas and jackfruit. Try this delicious spread in wraps and sandwiches or as an easy snack with raw veggies and crackers. Free from oil, gluten, and soy.

The BEST Vegan Tuna Salad

(20 oz.) can green/young jackfruit in brine

lemon,

celery, diced (about 1 cup)

red onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)

Oil-Free Vegan Aquafaba Mayo (Or ½ to ¾ cup vegan mayo of choice.)

cayenne pepper, optional

salt,

Soak

Drain the jackfruit and place in a shallow bowl or dish. Cover with water and let soak for a few minutes while you prep the onion and celery and gather the other ingredients. Preheat a saute pan over medium heat.

Drain

Drain the jackfruit, and place on a clean, lint-free towel. Gather up the ends of the towel, hold it over the sink, and squeeze the jackfruit VERY well to remove as much liquid as possible.

Saute

Transfer the jackfruit to the pan, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.* Add 1.5 teaspoons Old Bay to the pan and stir. Cook for another minute or so, then add juice from half a lemon. Stir again, and remove from heat. Transfer jackfruit to a plate to cool.

Process

In the bowl of a large food processor combine the cooled jackfruit, chickpeas, and ½ cup mayo. Pulse 5 to 8 times. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the dulse granules, cayenne, and more mayonnaise, if desired (I used the entire batch of Aquafaba Mayo to make the tuna salad nice and tangy and rich). Pulse to combine.

Season

Taste and add more salt, lemon juice, Old Bay, dulse, and/or cayenne, as desired. Add the red onion and celery, and pulse to incorporate. Transfer vegan tuna salad to a lidded storage container, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Vegan 'tuna' salad gives you the classic flavors and textures you want without the stuff you don't. Jackfruit and chickpeas combine to create a totally delicious, satisfying spread perfect for wraps, sandwiches, salads, or just scooping up with crackers!

Vegan Tuna Salad

Hearty and protein-packed, this vegan tempeh "tuna" salad tastes surprisingly fishy, thanks to a secret ingredient! Perfect for an on-the-go lunch or quick dinner.

Tempeh "Tuna" Salad

kombu seaweed

⅓ cup Easy Vegan Mayo

of ½ lemon

rib of celery, finely diced

red onion

freshly parsley, minced

dulse flakes/granules (optional, but recommended)

Salt and black pepper,

Prepare the Tempeh

use your hands to crumble the tempeh into small, bite-sized pieces over a medium pot. Break the kombu pieces in half, then add them to the pot with 3½ cups of filtered water. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Transfer the entire mixture to a glass jar and store in the fridge for at least four hours, preferrably overnight. 

Mix the Salad

add the Vegan Mayo, lemon juice, and mustard to a bowl and mix well. Drain the marinating tempeh, then add it to the bowl along with the celery, onion, parsley, and dulse flakes. Mix until evenly incorporated, then add salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve

as desired; leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to five days.

Y'all, I am SHOOK. I am not vegan, I'm not even a firm vegetarian, I am simply trying to make more plant-based choices every day and thought this recipe sounded so unique that I had to try it. My partner LOVES tuna salad so I mostly wanted to try to make this for him - he's been quite supportive of the plant-based changes, but he is also very wary of vegan "substitution" efforts like this, so I actually kept it secret as I worked on it so that he wouldn't form any premature opinions, lol. And I got the best validation ever - he LOVES it! And of course, it helps that I love it, too! The only thing I added was miso, which I think is super important for getting more of that natural sea-saltiness flavor in there. I even made the cashew mayo to go with it - I'm still not totally sold on the mayo alone (it could just be my blender, as it was just a bit too grainy), but it went incredibly well with this recipe, so no worries there. I served this on toasted whole grain bread &amp; romaine lettuce with celery, shallot, parsley, and halved cherry tomatoes. I think I'll mix in some walnuts for tomorrow's lunch. Super impressed!!

This was really good.  The Kombu simmer is a must!  Who'd thunk we could do that with tempeh?

I left a comment on youtube that I didn't think it tasted like tuna salad.  After sitting in the fridge for about 5 hours I'm going to change that opinion.  It's definitely more tuna like now.  I've looked for ways to eat more tempeh, glad I found your recipes!

These smashed chickpeas salad sandwiches are a vegetarian and vegan alternative to chicken and tuna salad sandwiches! Packed with protein and fiber, tossed with fresh herbs and a creamy lemon garlic mayo, you&#39;ll love this cheap, healthy, easy, and flavorful recipe. It&#39;s perfect for easy lunches, especially since you can make it ahead for meal prep.

Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

chickpeas

mayonnaise (vegan if necessary)

olive oil

lemon juice (from about one lemon)

red pepper (more

green onions (thinly sliced, dark and light green parts)

herbs

bread (or pita pockets,

sandwich fixings (optional,

salt and pepper (to taste)

In a large or medium bowl, add the ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, minced 1 small clove garlic, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, 2 green onions, and ¼ cup fresh herbs. Stir together well.

Add the drained and rinsed 2 15 oz. cans chickpeas to the bowl. Use a potato masher to smash the chickpeas a bit, being sure to leave some texture. Use a spoon to stir everything together after you&#39;ve mashed the chickpeas to the desired consistency. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the chickpea salad on the bread with sandwich fixings if desired.

This Vegan Tuna Salad tastes similar to the real thing and is great in sandwiches or with crackers!

celery

dill pickles

onion

mayonnaise

dijon mustard

nori flakes (you can use more

Optional additions: crackers, bread, lettuce cups, fresh fruit

Add the chickpeas to a large bowl and use a potato masher, or fork, to roughly mash them.  It&#8217;s ok if some are left whole.

Add in the celery, onion, pickles, mayo and dijon.  Mix everything together and then season to taste with nori flakes, salt and pepper.

Assemble your meal prep bowls: Put an equal amount of vegan tuna salad into each container (about 1 cup in each one).  You can either store your crackers/bread/lettuce/etc.. in a separate container or you can get a little plastic or metal container to fits into your large container so they don&#8217;t touch the tuna salad.

Amazing! Adding the nori flakes is brilliant. Great flavor. Even my daughter likes it and she’s super picky.  She’s not even a fan of chickpeas! We will be making this recipe regularly. Thank you!!!!

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This is the BEST Vegan Tuna Salad Recipe! It's made with chickpeas, all your traditional tuna salad ingredients and some nori flakes to give it a real tuna taste! It's easy to make and requires no cooking at all. Great for meal prep and can be enjoyed in a sandwich or as a dip for crackers! #vegantuna #tunasalad #vegantunasalad #lunch #mealprep

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How To Make The Best Vegan Tuna Salad

This vegan tuna salad is a simple recipe, using white beans and a few other common ingredients you probably have around the house + one *magic* ingredient to bring it all together.  It uses easy methods to create the simplicity and comfort of a classic tuna sandwich in a totally plant-based way! 

Vegan Tuna Salad (no chickpeas)

Tbsp kelp granules

tsp salt

tsp celery salt

garlic powder

tsp fine ground black pepper

juice lemon

white beans

lemon

Make the seasoned mayo: Add all the ingredients...

Make the seasoned mayo: Add all the ingredients for the seasoned mayo to a small bowl and whisk well until blended uniformly. Set the mixture off to the side and allow flavors to steep.

Make the base: Strain and rinse the beans...

Make the base: Strain and rinse the beans + transfer them to a large mixing bowl.  Use a potato masher or back of a wooden spoon to par-mash the beans. You want them to be mostly mashed with some larger bits throughout, not like a puree. Add the minced celery, onion, and lemon zest and stir.

Bring it all together: Using a rubber spatula,...

Bring it all together: Using a rubber spatula, pour the seasoned mayonnaise over the beans and veg and fold all together uniformly. Let the mixture set for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator or up to an hour for best results. 

To serve: Serve this toona salad as a...

To serve: Serve this toona salad as a sandwich or tea sandwich, on a salad, or right outta the bowl! Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy!

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This vegan tuna salad is a simple recipe, using white beans and a few other common ingredients you probably have around the house and one magic ingredient to bring it all together.  It uses easy methods to create the simplicity and comfort of a classic tuna sandwich in a plant-based way!

Arame adds a light “sea” taste to the salad. For a more pronounced flavor, use more arame or add a little powdered kelp or dulse. You can also grind sushi nori to a powder in your blender and use it instead of or in addition to the arame, but start small and add more to taste.

Sea-sational Chickpea Salad

organic arame* (crushed between fingers slightly (about 3 grams))

silken tofu* (lite preferred)

carrots

rib celery (chopped)

Old Bay Seasoning

smoked paprika

lemon juice

salt (or

Break the arame into smaller pieces before measuring. Rinse it in a strainer and place it in a small bowl. Add just enough water to cover and soak for 5 minutes. Drain (reserve the soaking water, if you like, and add it to the salad) and set aside.

Combine the tofu and half the chickpeas in a food processor and pulse several times to mash all of the chickpeas well. Add remaining chickpeas and the carrots and pulse once or twice to roughly chop. Scrape into a bowl and add all remaining ingredients, including reserved arame. Cover and chill for at least half an hour to allow the flavors to blend. Check seasonings, adding more to taste.&nbsp;

Serve with raw vegetables or as a sandwich filling.

Just made this...so delicious.  Instead of the lite silken tofu, I used your Miraclenaise made with raw cauliflower rather than canned artichoke and kept it soy free as well as BBA free. 

Your recipes are a great inspiration for me.  Thank you.

I made this earlier today for a lighter fare before the "heavier" Easter meal tomorrow (by "heavier", I mean your black-eyed pea and collards soup accompanied by your corn cakes ;) ).

It was exactly what I'd been craving!  It's interesting that before I became vegan, I loathed tuna salad so I never imagined a dish like this would appeal to me now since making the change. (Despite my aversion to tuna salad, I was kind of a seafood hound.  I still await a faux shrimp and grits recipe from you, Susan. ;) )

I used sushi nori, as that's what's available to me here in the semi-sticks and added some sweet relish to satisfy the southern side of my palate.  I also made some quick and dirty kale chips to go with it (no dehydrator and no time to do it the long way).

Thanks so very much and Happy Easter to you and your family!

Susan you are a lifesaver! Its over 100 degrees here in central PA, and I couldn't even think about turning on the stove or oven. I slightly altered your recipe due to what was in my fridge and pantry, and it turned out fantastic! I love your incorporation of the seaweed, it seems to always gets overlooked in my pantry. I was trilled to be able to use it in this recipe. Easy, fast and delicious!! Thank you

This easy chickpea tuna salad is bright, creamy, crunchy, and a perfect vegan tuna replacement over sandwiches and crackers! The recipe is plant-based, gluten-free, easy to prepare and a great appetizer, side dish or snack.

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