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Vegan Chickpea “Tuna” Salad

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Here’s a great Vegan Chickpea “Tuna” Salad recipe that makes a really good sandwich.  No, it doesn’t taste like tuna but that’s not really my goal… I just wanted a tasty replacement for my much loved tuna sandwich.

My mom always made the best tuna sandwiches…Hellman’s mayonnaise, chopped hardboiled eggs and pickle relish were key.  I also loved to put potato chips inside the sandwich. Anyone else do that? To get a bit of that eggy flavor I used Kala Namak black salt.

This Vegan Chickpea “Tuna” Salad is delicious tucked in a pita or topped on a bed of greens.  For lunch today I ate it with Dill Pickle potato chips…YUMMM!

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Vegan Chickpea “Tuna”

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  • Author: Judy

Ingredients

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  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 1/4 C. vegan mayo
  • 1 lg. stalk celery, diced small
  • 1/4 C. chopped red onion
  • 1 Tbls. dill pickle relish
  • 1 Tbls. sweet pickle relish
  • 1 1/2 tsp. prepared yellow mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. kala namak black salt
  • 1/4 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbls. capers, chopped (optional)
  • 1/3 C. panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. Add drained chickpeas to medium bowl and mash with potato masher to desired texture (I like it a bit chunky)
  2. Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.