Vegan Tuna Salad
Vegan tuna salad is a plant-based, protein- and fiber-rich alternative to traditional tuna salad. It's great for sandwiches, wraps, or as a standalone meal. Enjoy it as a healthy choice for lunch or a snack!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) can hearts of palm drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ½ cup vegan mayo
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 2 Tablespoons red onion diced
- 2-3 Tablespoons sweet relish
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1-2 teaspoon agave nectar or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- Pepper to taste
Optional "tuna" flavor to taste
Instructions
- Slice the hearts of palm into ½-inch pieces and add them to a mixing bowl.
- Break them up using a fork, or by hand if they are tough.
- Add in the chickpeas and mash them up while mixing them with the hearts of palm.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl: mayo, celery, onion, relish, lemon juice, agave, garlic, salt, and pepper. If you are using, dulse, nori, or kelp add that in as well.
- Mix everything until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
Notes
- Adjust the seasonings by adding extra sweetener, salt, garlic, and/or lemon juice to taste.
- The above optional tuna flavor suggestions will add more "tuna fish flavor" to this vegan tuna. If you are unsure of the amount to use, add a little at a time to achieve your desired taste.
- Add a few squeezes of yellow mustard for extra tang.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 403mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g
