Vegan "Tuna" Salad Sandwich
Disclaimer: No actual tunas were harmed in the making of this sandwich!!
Summertime is perfect for making sandwiches. Sandwiches are refreshing and satisfying quick meals that don't heat up the kitchen. Ever wonder what kind of sandwiches vegans make?? Well, of course, peanut butter and jelly is one quick and easy choice. With a good heavy duty blender you can make just about any kind of nut butter you want to replace the peanut butter. But you don't have to stop there. If you are creative, there are more options than you realize. Hummus makes a great sandwich or wrap filling. So does avacado. Many veggies are great between two pieces of bread. Tofu that has been frozen and thawed has a consistency very similar to chicken and makes a great chicken salad with some vegan mayo.
Here is a recipe for a great sandwich filling option for those who would like something similar to tuna salad. It is quite tasty. It doesn't taste exactly like the "real thing". Actually, I believe it tastes better! No concern about mercury poisoning either!!
Mock Tuna Salad Sandwiches
10 min prep
SERVES 3 -4
- 2 cups chickpeas cooked (about 1 15 oz can)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, vegan of course
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- black pepper to taste
- Drain the chickpeas well and place in the food processor. Blend until fairly smooth with only small chunks of chickpeas.
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Pulse food processor a few times until well blended.
- Serve on whole wheat or rye bread.
- I like to make this on toast as an open-faced sandwich topped with fresh tomato slice
