Vegan Tuna Salad

This Vegan Tuna Salad is a delightful and healthy alternative to traditional tuna salad, featuring chickpeas and a medley of fresh vegetables. Packed with flavor and nutrients, it's perfect for a light lunch or as a sandwich filling.

Ingredients

• canned chickpeas - 1 cup, drained and rinsed
• celery - 1 stalk, finely chopped
• red onion - 1/4 cup, finely chopped
• dill pickles - 1/4 cup, diced
• vegan mayonnaise - 3 tablespoons
• mustard - 1 teaspoon
• lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• sea salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• fresh dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• capers - 1 tablespoon, drained and chopped (optional)
• mixed greens - for serving (optional)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, mash the drained chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until they are mostly broken down but still have some texture.
2. Add the chopped celery, red onion, dill pickles, vegan mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, fresh dill, and capers (if using) to the mashed chickpeas.
3. Mix everything together until well combined.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
5. Serve the vegan tuna salad over mixed greens or as a sandwich filling in whole grain bread.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• Contains healthy fats from vegan mayonnaise and olive oil if used.

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