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chickpea tuna salad with no mayo in a bowl with a spoon
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5 from 10 votes

Vegan Chickpea Salad

Tangy, creamy and full of plant-based protein, this Chickpea "Tuna" Salad will quickly become your favorite sandwich filling!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 299kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 stalk celery finely chopped
  • red onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas into a food processor along with the tahini, vinegar and lemon juice. Pulse until everything is well combined, but the chickpeas still have some texture.
  • Pour the chickpea mixture into a large mixing bowl and add in the remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine.
  • Taste and add more salt if needed.

Notes

- You can either use a food processor or a fork to mash the chickpeas with the tahini, lemon juice and vinegar. 
- Use whatever crunchy vegetable you enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 565mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 15g