The "better Than Tuna" Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich

"You wouldn't think tuna salad would be something a person would miss after going vegetarian/vegan, but every now and then, I crave it, and I want something simple - no cooking required! This recipe is perfect for a picnic; quick lunch; or a fast, light dinner. Chickpeas resemble the texture of tuna when you pulse them in a food processor. Spread this on some toasted bread with green leaf lettuce or dip into it with crackers. The best part? It's cholesterol and mercury free and super yummy!"
 
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Ready In:
5mins
Ingredients:
6
Yields:
3 cups
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

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directions

  • 1. After you drain and rinse the chickpeas, place them in a food processor and pulse 10-15 times until you have a flaky mixture.
  • 2. Mix the chickpeas with the rest of the ingredients and enjoy!

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  1. I really like this recipe, because it's a great canvas. The flavor and texture is very good (the walnuts are a MUST), and it can be tailored to your own taste. Adding lemon juice and dill can make it more tuna-like, and using hot mustard and pickle relish can make it more like a ham salad. My son wasn't crazy about the carrot, so I might swap it with chopped water chestnuts. I will be using this recipe a lot, so thanks!!
     
  2. I hate the smell of tuna but I want to like it so bad. I came across this recipe and it's great. I'll make this again and again. I've never tried tuna salad so I can's compare it to this but this is good. I added some cayenne pepper on top and it was perfect. Thanks.
     
  3. This was very tasty! I still love tunafish, and this recipe doesn't replace it for me, but this was very good and very easy.
     
  4. More folks need to give this recipe a try. Absolutely wonderful. I toasted the walnuts first. I threw the chopped carrots and celery and Veganaise in the processor and gave a good few pulses to get a good mix. I also added a bit of mustard and sweet relish to the mix. Yummy!! <br/>Thank you!
     
  5. I enjoyed this for a nice lunch. The walnuts were good, I might try them toasted for a change. Thanks! Made for the May Spain/Portugal game.
     
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I went vegetarian in 2008, and in my transition, I developed a love of cooking. I enjoy trying new recipes out--it's so rewarding when you succeed and the result is mouthwatering! I'm also looking to incorporate a higher percentage of vegan meals into my diet.
 
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