Vegetarian Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad Sandwich
Total time15 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time0 min
4.5(30)
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
For the chickpea salad
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 sheet nori, crumbled or finely torn
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- 8 slices bread
- 4 leaves romaine or butter lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- ¼ cup dill pickle slices (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the drained chickpeas to a large bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to mash them until most are broken down but the mixture still has some chunky texture — aim for a consistency similar to flaked tuna, not a smooth paste.
- 2
Add the vegan mayonnaise, celery, red onion, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, soy sauce, crumbled nori, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!