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Description
Enjoy a quick and healthy Chickpea Tuna Salad. It’s a plant-based twist on a classic, perfect for sandwiches, salads, or snacking.
Ingredients
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- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon nori flakes (optional, for fishy flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mash chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until desired consistency is reached.
- In a bowl, combine mashed chickpeas, vegan mayonnaise, celery, red onion, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and nori flakes (if using).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Adjust mayonnaise to reach your preferred consistency.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or pickles for extra flavor and crunch.
- Serve in a sandwich, on crackers, or over a bed of lettuce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg