VEGAN Chickpea Tuna Salad | EASY Chickpea Salad Sanwiches | Vegan Kid’s Recipe | Healthy Lunch

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This chickpea tuna salad is so versatile, flavorful, and worth giving a try.

Since school is right around the corner, this definitely could become a staple, especially for those picky eaters you might have around! 😂😋

Check out the written and video recipes below!

Chickpea “Tuna” Salad

Cook and Prep Time: 15 minutes

You Need:

• 1 large can Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 Carrots, shredded
• 2 stalks of Celery, finely chopped
• 1 Red Onion, diced
• 2-3 clove Garlic, minced
• ½ cup Cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 Lemon, juiced
• 2-3 tbsp. Tahini
• 2-3 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
• Salt, to taste
• Black Pepper, to taste
• Bread of choice
• Toppings of choice (lettuce, tomato, mustard, vegan mayo, sriracha, red onion, etc.)

DIRECTIONS

1. Rinse and cut the vegetables accordingly.  Rinse and drain the beans. 
2. Dry the beans and add them to a large bowl.  Mash the chickpeas with a potato masher or fork, leaving some whole chickpeas for texture.
3. Add carrots, celery, and red onion to bowl with chickpeas and begin to stir.
4. Add the cilantro, lemon juice, tahini, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.  Stir to combine.
5. Once thoroughly mixed.  Serve on toasted grain free bread or add to a wrap along with the desired toppings.  Enjoy!