Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad Sandwich

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Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad Sandwich

Get ready to love lunch even more with this Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad Sandwich! Packed with flavor, hearty chickpeas, and a creamy dressing, it’s a satisfying and delicious plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Gluten-free Option.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course, Snack

Keyword: chickpea, chickpeas, dairy-free, easy, family-friendly, kid-friendly, lunch, salad, sandwich, summer, tuna, vegan

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 299kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

VEGAN TUNA SALAD:

2 (15 oz.) cans chickpeas, drained + rinsed
1 carrot, peeled + grated
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
¾ cup vegan mayonnaise
2 Tbsps dijon mustard
½ red onion, diced
½ lemon, freshly-squeezed
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dill
1 teaspoon dried parsley

SANDWICH:

8 slices bread, toasted or not (I love using honey oat bread, brioche bread or other rustic bread like sourdough, etc. )
pickles, sliced or Bread & Butter
greens (You can use your faves like mustard greens, arugula, kale, romaine, etc.)

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Instructions

TO MAKE THE VEGAN TUNA SALAD:

In a bowl, add the chickpeas and mash until completely broken down and looks "paste-like". Add in the grated carrots (if using), minced garlic, vegan mayo, dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dill, smoked paprika, parsley, red onions, and lemon juice, mixing everything together until combined. NOTE: The mixture should look wet enough to scoop together with a spoon.
NOTE: You can also use my Best Tuna Salad recipe for regular tuna, if desired for a non-vegan option!

ASSEMBLE THE SANDWICHES:

On one side of 4 slices of bread, add your favorite greens followed by the pickle slices, and spoonfuls of the vegan tuna mixture---spreading evenly. Then top everything with the other side of the bread, lightly pressing together and slicing in half, if preferred. Repeat until all sandwiches were made.
Enjoy with your favorite sides like chips, fries, etc.
Bon Appetit!

Notes

STORAGE: Leftover vegan tuna salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, depending on the ingredients.
TOPPINGS: You can always add your favorite toppings as you please. See post for more options!
GLUTEN-FREE OPTION: To ensure that this sandwich is entirely GF-friendly, be sure to substitute the bread with a gluten-free version and ensure that the vegan mayo + dijon mustard are GF-friendly as well.

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