Chickpea "tuna" salad
Indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean with this savory chickpea "tuna" salad. Packed with protein and bursting with fresh herbs and zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients:
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, or vegan mayonnaise, depending on how creamy you'd like it
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 scallions, roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeño, roughly chopped (optional)
- 2 ribs celery (include any leaves), roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon capers, with liquid
- 1 handful crumbled nori, plus more for sprinkling (optional)
- 1 Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions:
- Place chickpeas in a food processor and pulse until they are coarsely chopped but not completely crushed.
- Include the remaining ingredients and pulse until they are mixed.
- Spread the mixture on rye bread over a piece of lettuce. Garnish with sliced avocado and sprouts.
Summary:
- Calories: 880 kcal
- Fat: 31 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Carbs: 121 g
- Potassium: 1296 mg
- Magnesium: 176 mg