VEGAN CHICKPEA "Tuna" Salad Recipe

BY ELEMENTAL

VEGAN CHICKPEA "Tuna" Salad Recipe

Lee-Anne Willats

Recently, I shared a snap of my lunch on Instagram that got a lot of you asking about my Vegan Chickpea "Tuna" Salad Recipe, served with pita bread. It was super delicious.

I'm now sharing the details on how to recreate this yummy, healthy meal at home and thankfully, it is surprisingly easy and versatile. Put it on top of some organic mixed greens, spread it on some seed crackers, or put it in a pita.

Read on for how to make my new favourite.

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Vegan Chickpea "Tuna" Salad Recipe

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RECIPE TYPE: Lunch/Snack

DIETARY INFO: Vegan, Gluten-Free

SERVING SIZE: 3-4

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PREP TIME: 10 mins

COOK TIME: 5 mins

TOTAL TIME: 15 mins

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INGREDIENTS:

1 can chickpeas, drained

1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise

1 nori sheet, finely chopped

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce

1/2 tbsp dijon mustard

1/2 tsp white vinegar

Kosher salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Use a fork to mash the chickpeas in a medium bowl.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

3. Adjust seasonings to taste.

4. Enjoy!

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