Tuna Fishless Salad

Name: Tuna Fishless Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 15 ounces can of chickpeas; 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon nori komi furikake; 1 large dill pickle; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: 4 Total Time: 15 mins Difficulty: Beginner

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Creamy, flavorful, and packed with satisfying texture, this vegan tuna fishless salad delivers all the classic comfort of a traditional deli favorite—without the fish.

Toasted tuna fishless sandwich with lettuce and pickle on a wooden cutting board.

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Tuna Fishless Salad

Courses: Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Total Time 15 mins

Servings: 4

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Our vegan tuna fishless salad features tender chickpeas mixed with crunchy dill pickle, savory seasonings, and a creamy dressing to create a deliciously hearty plant-based salad that’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or enjoying straight from the bowl.

Every bite is a wonderful balance of creamy, crunchy, and savory flavors, making it an easy choice for quick lunches, meal prep, and light dinners. Simple to make and full of wholesome ingredients, this plant-based twist on a classic proves that comfort food can be both nourishing and incredibly delicious.

Whether piled high on toasted bread or served alongside fresh greens, this tuna fishless salad is a recipe you’ll find yourself making again and again.

Ingredients

15 ounces can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
¹⁄₄ cup vegan mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon nori komi furikake (for that fishy flavor)
1 large dill pickle (small dice)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Add the chickpeas and nori furikake seasoning to the bowl of a mini food processor. Pulse 6 to 8 times, just until it comes together.
2. Next, stir in the vegan mayo, mustard, pickle, and lemon juice.
3. Finally, grab two slices of your favorite bread, pop them in the toaster if you're so inclined, add the "tuna," a handful of lettuce, more pickle if you like, and a slice of tomato if you want to get super fancy.
4. Skip the bread entirely and serve this over a bed of greens, or grab your favorite bag of tortilla chips and enjoy this salad as a dip. (You'll love it!)
If you do not have a food processor, you can mash the chickpeas and the nori furikake together using a fork.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 4 ounces

Amount Per Serving
Calories 88kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.4g3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Sodium 248mg11%
Potassium 198mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 14.8g5%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g16%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 4.2g9%