Description
Indulge in a creamy, nutritious chickpea tuna salad packed with flavor and crunch. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or light meals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can organic chickpeas (15 oz)
- 1 can sustainably sourced tuna (5 oz)
- 2 stalks fresh celery, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or vegan alternative
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Juice of half a lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water. In a large bowl, mash half of the chickpeas with a fork until creamy but chunky.
- Fold in the drained tuna, chopped celery, and diced red onion until combined.
- Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve over mixed greens or in sandwiches/wraps; garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added creaminess, mix in diced avocado. - Experiment with herbs like dill or cilantro for unique flavors. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.