Please don’t misunderstand me. I don’t miss meat or crave what I used to eat back when. What I do love is a great salad, especially one that requires absolutely zero cooking and relatively no prep from counter to tabletop. And, after preparing this dish and pretty much inhaling it for its yumminess, I came to the conclusion it tastes absolutely nothing like tuna salad, but it sure is tasty and I’ll make it again.
The good news is this is a flexible base recipe. Barb over at That Was Vegan has put together another super easy and tasty one-stop meal. I chose to leave out the bell pepper, but I did add a seeded and chopped tomato. I also think some chopped celery would taste delicious in it, as well, providing a bit of crunch.
Serving options are many, as well. I went ultra simple and served mine on crackers, but you could wrap these up in tortillas with some lettuce, or scoop out a tomato and stuff it full of this salad for a beautiful presentation. Equally tasty would be serving it on a bed of lettuce with an artisan bread on the side. Let me know what you like about it and how you interpret the recipe.
Yummo Tuno Salad
Ingredients:
- Chickpeas - 32oz, drained & rinsed
- Vegenaise - 6T
- Sweet Relish - 1/3 cup
- Sweet Onion - 1/3 cup, diced
- Sweet or Bell Pepper - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Old Bay Seasoning - 3/4 tsp
- Garlic Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Sea Salt - 1/4 tsp
- Black Pepper - pinch
Instructions:
- Place the chickpeas in a bowl and mash with a fork or a potato masher. You don't want any whole beans remaining.
- Stir in remaining ingredients, mix well.
- Serve up the yummo!
This recipe is hearty and delicious! I left out the relish and used regular mayo but kept everything else the same. I put the garbanzo beans in my food processor and pulsed them very briefly to get a medium chop. I then stirred in the remaining ingredients. I served mine stuffed inside a pita pocket with a handful of field greens. Definitely yummo!!
I will admit, I was nervous trying this. I did the first bite with my eyes closed, but taste buds open. I did not expect to like it as much as I did. I think the list of ingredients that you can add to this recipe is almost endless! I added diced apples and peppers and celery! We all ate it up and then I licked the bowl clean. Great find to add to our menu of favorites!
You were cautious with good reason; this is so “out there” in terms of what we’re conditioned to eating. I am excited that you not only loved it, but that you “licked the bowl clean!” Way to go!
Sadly, us Canadians don’t get the Old Bay Seasoning up here. I am visiting the US next week and will be stocking up! I can’t wait to try this!!
Have you crossed the border yet to purchase your contraband?
I got it and made it for lunch today!! I didn’t have peppers but added salsa. It was so delish! I served it on a pita with some avocado on the side, Thanks for such a great recipe!