Vegan Tuna Salad on Toast

Transform your lunchtime routine with this delectable Vegan Tuna Salad on Toast—a plant-based twist on the classic recipe that’s bursting with flavor and ready in just 15 minutes! Made with mashed chickpeas for a hearty, flaked texture and perfectly seasoned with vegan mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of crumbled nori for a subtle "seafood" taste, this easy vegan recipe is both satisfying and nutritious. A medley of finely chopped celery, red onion, and pickles adds crunch and zest, making every bite irresistible. Perfectly served atop golden toasted whole-grain or gluten-free bread, this quick and customizable recipe makes a wholesome meal for busy weekdays or a nourishing snack any time of the day. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra burst of flavor and enjoy the guilt-free, crowd-pleasing dish that’s as kind to your taste buds as it is to the planet!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons Vegan mayonnaise
• 1 stalk Celery (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Pickles (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 sheet Nori sheet (crumbled or cut into small pieces)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 slices Whole-grain or gluten-free bread slices
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

1. In a medium mixing bowl, use a fork or potato masher to roughly mash the chickpeas. Leave some chunks for texture, mimicking the consistency of flaked tuna.

Step 2

2. Stir in the vegan mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, red onion, pickles, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 3

3. Crumble or finely chop the nori sheet and fold it into the mixture to add a 'seafood' flavor. Adjust the amount to your taste.

Step 4

4. Season with salt and black pepper, then stir again to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 5

5. Toast the bread slices until golden and crispy.

Step 6

6. Spoon the vegan tuna salad onto the toasted bread slices, spreading evenly.

Step 7

7. Optionally, garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color and extra flavor.

Step 8

8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(417.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	584.6

Total Fat 14.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 6.8mg	0%
Sodium 1874.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.6g	0%
Total Sugars 15.6g
Protein 22.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 245.0mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 949.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.9%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 63.5%