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Two chickpea sandwiches stacked on top of each other, filled with the chickpeas, lettuce, and red onion slices.

Chickpea of the Sea - Vegan Mock Tuna Sandwich

Quick and easy vegan mock tuna salad (aka the chickpea of the sea!) is a yummy main for a sandwich or salad!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 5 sandwiches
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 339
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 15 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup hummus
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Sandwich Ingredients
  • 10 slices whole wheat bread or bread of your choice
  • toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, etc

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Mixing spoons
  • Measuring cups / spoons
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Mix the dressing. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the hummus, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
  2. Mash the chickpeas. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to a large bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, smash the chickpeas. Add the chopped red onion and celery.
  3. Mix and serve. Pour the dressing over top of the salad. Mix well and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • How to Store + Make Ahead 
    • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
    • Make Ahead: Prepare the chickpea salad as directed. If this is part of your weekly meal prep for lunch, divide it amongst small single-serve airtight containers and keep them in the fridge until ready to eat. That said, I don’t like to keep this past the 3-day mark to avoid spoiling. 
    • I don’t recommend freezing this recipe.
  • Variations 
    • Optionally, you can add a sprinkle of dulce seaweed for a little more sea flavor. 
    • To add more omegas into this meal, add up to 1 tablespoon of hemp hearts. 
    • Add more vegetables: Add a handful of veggies like cooked corn, green peas, or make it more Mediterranean inspired with drained and rinsed artichoke hearts. 
    • Fresh herbs: Finish the sandwich with a sprinkle of fresh dill, fresh parsley, fresh basil, or all three.