Chickpea Tuna Free Salad Recipes

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"NO-TUNA" SALAD SANDWICH



In this vegan version of a tuna salad sandwich, the tuna salad gets extra tang and flavor from pickles and capers. Serve between two slices of your favorite hearty bread for a simple yet satisfying meal. Note: Mixture will keep covered in refrigerator for 4-5 days, making it great for quick, weekday lunches. From Minimalist Baker's Everyday Cooking Also, check out this delicious vegan tuna casserole.

Categories     Burgers & Wraps/">Burgers & Wraps

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons tahini
1 teaspoon Dijon or spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
¼ cup diced red onion
¼ cup diced celery
¼ cup diced pickle
1 teaspoon capers, drained and loosely chopped
Healthy pinch each sea salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon roasted unsalted sunflower seeds (optional)
8 slices whole-wheat bread
Dijon or spicy brown mustard
Romaine lettuce
Tomato, sliced
Red onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Place the chickpeas in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork, leaving only a few beans whole.
  • Add tahini, mustard, maple syrup, red onion, celery, pickle, capers, salt and pepper, and sunflower seeds (if using) to mixing bowl. Mix to incorporate. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Toast bread if desired, and prepare any other desired sandwich toppings (such as lettuce, tomato, and onion).
  • Scoop a healthy amount of the chickpea mixture (about ½ cup) onto one slice of bread, add desired toppings and top with second slice of bread. Repeat for additional sandwiches.

'CHICKPEA OF THE SEA' TUNA SALAD SANDWICH



'CHICKPEA OF THE SEA' TUNA SALAD SANDWICH image

This is a great mock 'tuna' salad sandwich using chickpeas. Alternately, serve this as lettuce wraps or use sliced vegetables like bell pepper and cucumber as scoopers.

Provided by Julie | The Simple Veganista

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can (14 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
juice of 1/2 lemon + some zest if you like
1/4 - 1/3 cup of vegan mayo (or 3 - 4 tablespoons hummus or white bean hummus + 2 - 3 tablespoons water)
1/4 cup celery (about 2 small stalks, leaves ok too), chopped
1/4 cup red onion (about 1/2 small), chopped
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
himalayan salt & cracked pepper, to taste
dash of cayenne, optional
crushed nori sheets or dulse (seaweed)
1 tablespoon chia seeds or hemp hearts for some omega 3 & 6
sweet or dill pickle relish
6 slices whole grain, sprouted whole grain flourless or artisan bread, to serve
leafy greens, to serve
nori sheets, to serve (optional)
pickles, optional

Steps:

  • Serve on bread of choice, along with some leafy greens and the optional 1/4 sheet of nori.
  • You can also serve on bibb or romaine lettuce like a wrap, instead of using bread, for a gluten-free meal like shown below.
  • Try serving with sliced fresh scoopable veggies like cucumber, red bell peppers, zucchini, etc.
  • Lastly, pair with your favorite crackers.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize Salad only, Calories 169 calories, Sugar 1.1 g, Sodium 486.6 mg, Fat 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

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