Description
This Chickpea Tuna Salad is a healthy, plant-based twist on classic tuna salad. Creamy chickpeas, crunchy veggies, and a tangy dressing make it perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a light lunch. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s both satisfying and quick to prepare!
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup celery, finely diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup dill pickles, diced
2 tbsp vegan mayonnaise (or regular mayo if preferred)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Optional: fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Lettuce leaves or whole-grain bread, for serving
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork until chunky.
2. Add celery, red onion, pickles, and fresh herbs if using.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour dressing over chickpea mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Serve chilled on lettuce leaves, in sandwiches, or in wraps.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of capers or a dash of smoked paprika.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This salad works well as a filling for pita pockets or as a topping for crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook / Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea tuna salad, vegan tuna salad, high protein salad, healthy lunch, plant-based recipe