Chickpea No-Tuna Sandwich
This recipe for vegan “no-tuna” chickpea mash with capers, dill, nori, and red onion is a great vegan alternative to traditional tuna salad. It is not only delicious, but also healthy and packed with protein. It’s a great option for lunch or a quick snack.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas boiled
- 1/2 stalk celery finely diced
- 2 tsp tamari / soy sauce
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp capers + 1 tbsp caper brine
- 1 tbsp dill chopped
- 1 tbsp vegan mayo
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1/4 nori sheet cut into small stripes with scissors
For the assembly:
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced, seasoned with salt and vinegar
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato sliced
- 1 baguette or bread of choice
Instructions
- Begin by mashing the chickpeas with a fork or processing them in a food processor by pulsing a few times. Combine the chickpeas with all the other ingredients in a bowl and mash everything together with a fork or a potato masher until well combined.
- To assemble your sandwich, spread some mustard on a baguette or bread of your choice. Add lettuce and the “no-tuna” chickpea mash. Top with sliced tomatoes and finely diced red onion that has been seasoned with salt and vinegar. Enjoy!