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The Tastiest Vegan Tuna Salad | Chick Pea & Hearts of Palm Tuna Melt

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Vegan Tuna Salad

Cultural Context

Vegan tuna salad is a modern plant-based alternative to traditional tuna salad, often made with chickpeas to mimic the texture of tuna. This dish is popular among those seeking healthier, animal-free options and has become a staple in vegan meal prep. With its versatility, it can be served on sandwiches, wraps, or salads, making it a beloved choice for lunch and gatherings.

AmericanUSmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
1 can (14 oz) hearts of palm
2 sheets nori
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black salt
1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup vegan cheese
1 cup sprouts
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup red onions, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

vegan mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Avocado adds creaminess while being nutrient-dense.

dill pickles

🥗Healthier: pickled cucumbers

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumbers

Sliced cucumbers provide crunch without added sugar.

1

Welcome to the video and introduction to making plant-based tuna fish.

2

Process hearts of palm and chickpeas to get the right texture.

3

Grind nori sheets in a coffee grinder to make a powder.

4

Add ground nori powder to the mixture for a sea flavor.

5

Add another type of seaweed (dulse) for additional sea flavor.

6

Season with onion powder to taste, encouraging viewers to use their instincts for seasoning.

7

Use black salt to replicate the eggy flavor traditionally found in tuna fish, advising to taste it first before adding.

8

Add vegan mayonnaise and mustard to the mixture.

9

Chop celery and mix it in for crunch.

10

Mix all ingredients thoroughly and taste for seasoning.

11

Prepare a tuna melt sandwich with the mixture, adding sprouts, tomatoes, and red onions, along with vegan cheese.

12

Taste the tuna melt and share thoughts on the flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlforkknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

mustard

Also Known As

Chickpea SaladPlant-Based Tuna Salad

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