Chickpea Tuna Salad (Printable Version)

A fresh blend of chickpeas, seaweed, and crisp vegetables, ideal for quick and flavorful meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 tablespoons seaweed flakes (dulse or nori), crumbled
03 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced
04 - 1/4 small red onion, finely diced
05 - 1 small dill pickle, finely diced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
08 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon capers, drained and chopped
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly broken down but retaining some texture.
02 - Add seaweed flakes, celery, red onion, dill pickle, and parsley if using; mix thoroughly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped capers, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Incorporate the dressing into the chickpea mixture, stirring until fully combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Serve immediately on sandwiches, wraps, or salad greens, or refrigerate up to 3 days.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Delivers ocean-inspired flavor without using fish
  • Easy, quick and suitable for sandwiches, wraps or salads
02 -
  • Check seaweed labels for possible cross-contamination with gluten
  • Dressing can be made ahead and stored separately up to 2 days
03 -
  • Mash chickpeas to your preferred texture for chunkiness
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes for best flavor blend
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