Description
Chickpea Tuna Salad is a delicious, plant-based twist on the classic tuna salad. Combining creamy mashed chickpeas with zesty lemon juice and crunchy vegetables, this salad is bursting with flavor and perfect for lunch or light dinners. It’s not just tasty; it’s also a healthy choice, packed with protein and fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise (regular or vegan)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the drained chickpeas with a fork until chunky.
- Stir in the diced celery and red onion until evenly mixed.
- Add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise; stir until well combined.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh dill to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Plant-based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg