Chickpea Tuna Salad

Name: Chickpea Tuna Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed; juice of 1/2 lemon + some zest if you like; 1/4 – 1/3 cup of vegan mayo (or 3 – 4 tablespoons hummus or white bean hummus + 2 – 3 tablespoons water); 1/4 cup celery (about 2 small stalks, leaves ok too), chopped; 1/4 cup red onion (about 1/2 small), chopped; 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; himalayan salt & cracked pepper, to taste; dash of cayenne, optional; crushed nori sheets or dulse (seaweed); 1 tablespoon chia seeds or hemp hearts for some omega 3 & 6; sweet or dill pickle relish; 6 slices whole grain, sprouted whole grain flourless or artisan bread, to serve; leafy greens, to serve; nori sheets, to serve (optional); pickles, optional

Instructions

Prep:10min

This 'chickpea of the sea' tuna salad is a delicious vegan salad made with mashed chickpeas for an easy, satisfying meal. We love its versatility - use it as a filler for sandwiches and wraps or scoop it up with crackers or sturdy veggies (bell pepper & cucumber). Enjoy!

Updated at: Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:05:00 GMT