Cheap Vegetarian Tuna Salad Food

CHICKPEA TUNA SALAD

Chickpea Tuna Salad image

Craving tuna? You'll love this vegetarian Chickpea Tuna Salad recipe, a plant-based option featuring that same classic savory, tangy flavor!

Provided by Sarah Bond

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 15-oz can chickpeas (425 g)
¼ cup finely chopped red onion (about ¼ of a medium onion)
¼ cup finely chopped celery (about ½ a stalk)
1 tsp finely chopped capers
¼ cup mayonnaise (can sub plant-based mayo, 50 g)
1 tsp dijon mustard (5 g)
2 tsp white vinegar (10 mL)
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Smash: Drain the can of chickpeas and roughly smash the chickpeas with a fork or your fingers.
Chop: Finely chop the onion, celery, and capers.
Assemble: Stir everything together, adding a pinch of salt and pepper as needed to suite your taste.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 259 kcal, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Protein 7.9 g, Fat 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 252 mg, Fiber 6.8 g, Sugar 6.6 g

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN MOCK 'TUNA' SALAD WITH TOFU

Vegetarian/Vegan Mock 'Tuna' Salad With Tofu image

If you're a vegetarian who misses tuna salad, you can get a very similar taste and texture using tofu in place of the tuna. Maybe try it vegan!

Provided by Jolinda Hackett

Categories Lunch Sandwich Salad

Time 10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 block firm or extra firm tofu, frozen, then thawed and pressed
2 stalks celery, diced
1 tbsp red onion, minced
1/2 cup mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp kelp powder

Steps:

Place the tofu in a small bowl and then crumble or mash the tofu with a fork until it reaches the desired consistency. It should be mashed to roughly the same consistency as tuna, with a few small chunks and not completely smooth. Add the celery and onion to the bowl and gently stir to combine.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, soy sauce, lemon juice, and kelp. Gently add this mixture to the tofu and stir to combine.
If you have enough time, place your vegetarian tuna salad substitute in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving so that you can serve it chilled. Give it all a gentle toss again just before serving to mix up any of the liquids which may have settled a bit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 503 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize 4 to 5 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

VEGETARIAN TUNA SALAD

Vegetarian Tuna Salad image

A friend passed this on from an old cookbook, and I love it! It doesn't taste exactly like tuna, but it's similar. It's great for a sandwich, very easy to make, and high in protein. If you're trying to make it super healthy, go for low-fat mayo.

Provided by filaughn

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (1 lb) can great northern bean, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mayonnaise
1 dash garlic powder
salt
pepper

Steps:

Put beans in a medium-sized bowl and mash well.
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Chill for several hours before serving.