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