Chickpea Tuna Salad

Name: Chickpea Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Although this chickpea tuna salad is entirely vegan, it tastes just like the real deal, thanks to a dairy-free mayo-mustard dressing studded with pickle relish and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place chickpeas in a large bowl; mash to desired consistency. Stir in onion, celery, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, parsley, fresh dill, mustard, salt, paprika and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/3 cup: 202 calories, 15g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 starch.

This change-up from traditional tuna salad gets big flavor and texture from gently mashed chickpeas and classic mix-ins like zippy onions, crisp celery and fresh herbs. It makes a refreshing lunch served in a wrap or over Bibb lettuce leaves. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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