Vegan Salad Tuna
A plant-based twist on classic tuna salad, using chickpeas and seaweed for a savory, protein-packed vegan meal or sandwich filling.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 sheet nori (seaweed), finely crumbled
- 2 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp capers, drained and chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas lightly with a fork, leaving some whole for texture.
- Add the crumbled nori, vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, and dill; stir to combine.
- Fold in the celery, red onion, and capers until evenly distributed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve on bread, in lettuce wraps, or atop a green salad.
Notes
- For extra crunch, stir in diced cucumber or bell pepper.
- Customize with pickles or olives in place of capers.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: vegan tuna salad, chickpea tuna, plant-based salad, dairy-free spread