Easy Chickpea "Tuna" Salad
Savory mashed chickpeas and crisp diced veggies folded together in a creamy dill caper mayo creates this absolutely delicious recipe for Chickpea "Tuna" Salad! It is the perfect topper for a simple green salad or spread for a sandwich.
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 15 oz can chickpeas, drained
- 4 to 5 tablespoon vegan mayo (start with 4)
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoon fresh dill, chopped (½ teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
- ¼ cup onion, small dice
- ¼ cup celery, small dice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Then place in a medium bowl and smash with a fork until they resemble “tuna”. You can also do this by pulsing the drained chickpeas in a food processor.
- In a small bowl, mix together the vegan mayo, dijon, apple cider vinegar, dill, and capers.
- Add the vegan mayo mixture to the chickpeas and stir to combine well.
- Next, fold in the onions and celery.
- Taste for salt and season to your liking.
- Finish with fresh ground black pepper.
- Serve as spread for a sandwich, a salad topper, or even a dip!
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.9g | Protein: 3.3g | Fat: 13.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 1.1g | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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