Best 6 Mock Tuna Salad Recipes

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If you are a seafood lover but looking for a more affordable and sustainable alternative to tuna salad, mock tuna salad might be the perfect solution for you. Made with simple and readily available ingredients, this plant-based dish offers a surprisingly similar texture and flavor to traditional tuna salad, making it a delightful option for sandwiches, salads, and more. In this article, we will provide you with the best recipe for mock tuna salad, along with tips and variations to customize it to your taste preferences. So, get ready to explore the delicious world of mock tuna salad and enjoy a guilt-free and flavorful meal that is both good for your palate and the planet.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOCK TUNA SALAD



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This is a chickpea spread that tastes like tuna salad! No kidding! Great served in a sandwich.

Provided by NICE_GIRL1965

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and mashed
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
2 green onions, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine garbanzo beans, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, chopped green onions, salt and pepper. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 506.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHICKPEA QUINOA MOCK TUNA SALAD



Chickpea Quinoa Mock Tuna Salad image

This is a healthy dish. Eat it in a sandwich, on lettuce, or as a stand-alone meal.

Provided by Stef

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup water
½ cup quinoa
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1 large carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
1 rib celery, roughly chopped
½ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup shredded cabbage
¼ onion, chopped
¼ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup raisins
½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dried kelp flakes
1 ½ teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and refrigerate until cold.
  • Combine chickpeas, carrot, celery, sunflower seeds, cabbage, and onion in a food processor and pulse until everything is roughly equal in size; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Stir quinoa, almonds, and raisins into the chickpea mixture; add mayonnaise, mustard, kelp flakes, relish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture until evenly seasoned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 617.9 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

TEMPEH MOCK TUNA SALAD



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For vegetarians craving the taste and texture of tuna salad, this comes close.

Provided by bibliobubba

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups vegetable broth
1 (8 ounce) package tempeh
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon seaweed flakes or granules
½ cup minced red onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped dill pickles
¼ cup soy mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Heat the broth to a light boil over medium-high heat. Add the tempeh to the broth, and simmer for 25 minutes. Drain and let cool to room temperature for 15 minutes. Once cooled, grate tempeh into a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and seaweed flakes. Pour the seaweed mixture in with the grated tempeh and stir until well mixed. Mix in the red onion, celery, and dill pickles. Toss with the mayonnaise. This salad can be served immediately, but is best when chilled for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 676.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

MOCK TUNA SALAD



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A recipe from www.theveggietable.com My DH wants me to make this for him. Time does not include overnight soaking time.

Provided by Wendys Kitchen

Categories     Beans

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 cup canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon water (can be from chickpea cooking water)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons flax seeds or 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 -2 teaspoon kelp powder
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 stalk celery, minced
1/3 cup red onion, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Rinse the almonds and seeds (a sieve or fine-holed colander is needed for the sesame seeds), place in bowl, cover with water, and let soak overnight. Rinse and drain.
  • Place the almonds, seeds, chickpeas, lemon juice, T water, soy sauce, oil, and kelp powder in food processor. Blend until well mixed but not quite smooth, 1-2 minutes.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, celery, onion, and parsley in the bowl, then add chickpea mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Notes This mock tuna salad will last 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.5, Fat 33.7, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 710.9, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 13.2

MOCK TUNA SALAD



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Make and share this Mock Tuna Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ArcherMoon

Categories     Beans

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drain out the bean juice. (can save this as aquafaba)
2 stalks celery, diced
1 large dill pickle, diced
1 -2 tablespoon dulse flakes
1 teaspoon dried dill
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Drain the garbanzo (chickpeas). Put the beans in a bowl and mash with a potato masher until soft paste-like consistency. Add all other ingredients and mix well.
  • Optional : could add tabasco sauce, dried chili flake or black pepper if you like spicier 'tuna' salad.

MOCK TUNA SALAD (CHICKPEA SALAD)



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Made with chickpeas (garbanzo beans), this is a wonderful sandwich filling, especially for vegetarians who miss tuna salad. I liked it more oniony so I added a little extra minced onion, but it's still wonderful without it. I enjoyed this the most stuffed in pita bread with slices of ripe plum tomatoes, and also would serve it often on crackers as a snack or appetizer.

Provided by Charmed

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, mashed (garbanzo beans)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
2 green onions, finely chopped
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon finely minced yellow onion (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine mashed chickpeas, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, chopped green onions, salt, pepper, and yellow onion (if desired).
  • Mix well.

Tips:

  • For a more authentic tuna salad flavor, use a combination of chickpeas and white beans.
  • Add a tablespoon of nutritional yeast to the mixture for a cheesy flavor.
  • If you like a creamy tuna salad, add 1/4 cup of mashed avocado or 1/4 cup of vegan mayonnaise.
  • For a crunchier salad, add 1/2 cup of chopped celery or 1/2 cup of chopped red onion.
  • Serve the mock tuna salad on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or wrap.

Conclusion:

Mock tuna salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It is a great option for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone who is looking for a healthier alternative to traditional tuna salad. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, mock tuna salad is a meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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