Name: Chickpea Tuna Salad
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 56 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 can chickpeas; 1 bunch green onions ((or red onion)); 4 rib celery ((with the leafy tops, if available)); 1 large dill pickle (depending on preference); 0.33 cup vegan mayo; 3 tbsp mustard ((your favorite type)); 1 tbsp granulated garlic ((or 1 minced clove)); 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; null null fresh cracked black pepper (to taste); null roll ciabatta; null null tomatoes; null null avocado; null null jalapeno (diced)

Chickpea Tuna Salad

This vegan chickpea tuna salad is a creamy, tangy, and wholesome lunch or snack, perfect for meal prep. Made with flaky mashed chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and a savory dressing, it offers an impressive 'tuna-like' taste and texture without any animal products. Enjoy it in sandwiches, wraps, with crackers, or on salads for a satisfying plant-based protein boost.

Instructions

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1

Drain the chickpeas (2 can) and add to a food processor (or mash by hand with a fork). Pulse for 1-2 seconds until the beans are broken up (do not cream or mash, just break them up). This should take no more than 6-8 seconds. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2

Dice the celery (4 ribs) (including leafy tops), green onions (1 bunch), and dill pickle (1 large), then add to the chickpea mixture. Slowly combine the remaining dressing ingredients to taste: vegan mayo (0.33 cup), mustard (3 tbsp), granulated garlic (1 tbsp), salt (0.5 tsp), maple syrup (1 tbsp), apple cider vinegar (1 tsp), and [fresh cracked black pepper]. Mix well.
3

Chill the chickpea tuna salad for hr (1) for best flavor. Serve over a [ciabatta roll] with sliced [tomatoes], [avocado], and diced [jalapeno] for a kick!