Vegetarian Tuna Salad on Toast

Satisfy your cravings for a classic tuna salad with this delicious and entirely plant-based twist: Vegetarian Tuna Salad on Toast. Made with mashed canned chickpeas as a high-protein base and infused with the briny flavors of chopped capers and crumbled nori, this vegan-friendly recipe perfectly mimics the texture and savory taste of traditional tuna salad. Fresh ingredients like red onion, celery, and dill pickles add crunch and zest, while a creamy blend of vegan mayonnaise and Dijon mustard ties everything together. Served on golden, whole-grain toast and optionally garnished with fresh parsley, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or just looking to try something new, this vegetarian tuna salad on toast promises flavor, convenience, and satisfaction in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons Red onion (finely diced)
• 2 tablespoons Celery (finely diced)
• 2 tablespoons Dill pickle (finely diced)
• 3 tablespoons Vegan mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Capers (chopped)
• 1 small sheet Nori sheet (crumbled or cut into tiny pieces)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 slices Whole-grain bread (toasted)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, mash the canned chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until they reach a flaky, tuna-like consistency. Some chunks are fine for texture.

Step 2

Add the diced red onion, diced celery, diced dill pickle, vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped capers, crumbled nori sheet, and lemon juice to the mashed chickpeas.

Step 3

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, and mix everything thoroughly until well combined.

Step 4

Toast the whole-grain bread slices until golden brown.

Step 5

Spoon an even amount of the vegetarian tuna salad onto the toasted bread slices.

Step 6

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(504.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	817.6

Total Fat 20.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 10.2mg	0%
Sodium 2854.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.4g	0%
Total Sugars 20.4g
Protein 32.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 297.3mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1090.6mg	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: 22.0%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 62.6%