Chickpea Tuna Salad 10 Minute Recipe

This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! This vegan salad is make-ahead friendly and a great option for meal prepping. Just whip it up, store it in the fridge for up to 5 days, and enjoy it in as a salad or spread on sandwiches.

Variations & Substitutions

Chickpeas. Use canned chickpeas or cooked chickpeas. If using cooked chickpeas instead, measure out 1 and ½ cups. Radishes. Adds a crunchy texture and peppery flavor. Substitute with bell peppers or cucumber. Capers. Dill pickles or green olives will work well too. Vegan mayonnaise. You can use regular mayonnaise if you don’t need to make it vegan. Dijon mustard. Substitute with yellow mustard or spicy brown mustard. Horseradish sauce. You can replace this sauce with dill pickle relish. Lemon juice. Adds a nice acidity and tangy flavor to the salad. Seasonings. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Optional ingredients. You can include cucumbers for extra crunchiness and freshness. Add ½ a cup of diced cucumbers.

📖 How to make chickpea tuna salad

For a more robust flavor, toast the chickpeas lightly in a dry skillet before mashing. This enhances the nutty taste and adds a slight crispness to the salad. Mash chickpeas to the right consistency by using a potato masher or a pastry cutter for a quicker and more thorough mash compared to a fork.

🍴 How to serve tuna chickpea salad

What I love about this vegan chickpea salad is that it can be used in so many ways. You can wrap it in a lettuce wrap for a low-carb option or use it as a dip for crackers, pita chips, or veggies. You can also use it as a spread for sandwiches or toast. I also like topping it over a simple kale salad or caesar salad to make it more filling.

🍴Storage and reheating suggestions

Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to three days. Reheat it in a microwave for 1-2 minutes or until completely warmed through. I don’t recommend freezing this salad as the chickpeas and radishes become mushy and the vegan mayo will separate.