CHICKPEA QUINOA MOCK TUNA SALAD

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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

xXRay157
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This recipe is a lifesaver for busy parents. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's a healthy and delicious meal that my kids love. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can make it at a moment's notice. It's a winner in my book!


Pabitra Rai
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This mock tuna salad is bursting with flavor! The combination of chickpeas, quinoa, celery, onion, and pickles is perfect. I love the tangy dressing and the crunch from the celery and onion. It's a great sandwich filling or salad topping.


olubunmi ogunfolaji
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this mock tuna salad definitely fits the bill. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's low in calories and fat. I love that it's made with simple, wholesome ingredients. I'll definitely be addi


Amanda Stricklin
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I was craving tuna salad but didn't have any tuna on hand. This mock tuna salad was just as good, if not better, than the real thing. It was so easy to make and it came together in no time. I'll definitely be using this r


Michelle Moses
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I just made this mock tuna salad and it's amazing! It's so flavorful and satisfying, and it's a great way to get some extra protein and fiber into my diet. I love that it's made with simple, healthy ingredients that I can feel good about eating. I'll