Mock Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Mock Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
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.
3
Combine the mayonnaise, celery, onion, and parsley in the bowl, then add chickpea mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4
Notes This mock tuna salad will last 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup almonds, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup sesame seeds, 1 cup canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Mock Tuna Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mock Tuna Salad

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