Mock “Tuna” Salad ~ Today as a “Tuna” Melt
(Serves 4) ~ Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
This is an oldie but a goodie. I make this recipe a lot! It is truly the perfect lunch item for me. I love it on a salad, in a wrap or on a sandwich. I made my Eggless “Egg” Salad the other day and so many people enjoyed it that it made me think of my Mock Tuna which I make so often… now why is it that you haven’t you gone vegan yet? Today I make this as a “Tuna” Melt… Oh my gosh. This is truly a masterpiece of ooey gooey deliciousness! Get your napkin out, and maybe a bib, enjoy!
Mock Tuna Melt:
Bread slices: Whole Wheat, GF, Sourdough or Ezekiel Bread are all nice options here. Daiya Cheddar Cheese – Slices or my new favorite-their block cut off one slice.
Earth Balance (Vegan Butter)
1 Small Tomato, sliced
1-2 Pieces Romaine Lettuce
Mock Tuna – a couple tablespoons – recipe to follow.
Directions: Like a good grilled “cheese”…
-Spread both sides of bread slices with earth balance, place down onto pan.
-Layer with Mock Tuna, Tomato, Daiya Slice(s) then top with bread slice.
-Turn heat on medium heat, grill for about 2 ½ minutes. Flip over turn heat off then allow it to cook on opposite side for another 2 minutes. -Sometimes I’ll open it up and add some romaine lettuce. -Slice and enjoy!
Mock “Tuna” Salad
Ingredients:
1 (15oz can) Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) or 1 ½ Cup Cooked
2 Dill Pickle Spears, minced
1 Celery Rib, minced
3 Tbsp or up to ¼ Cup Red Onion, minced (soaked in ice water for 10 mins)
2 Tsp Dijon Mustard
½ Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
1/3 Cup Vegenaise (or ¼ Cup)
(Optional, ½ Tbsp Nutritional Yeast and Tamari Soy Sauce is really nice I this recipe too, about 2 Tsp)
Directions:
-Drain the chickpeas but save that brine – it’s magical stuff!
-Two ways to mash the chickpeas: Mash with a fork or every now and again I pull out the mini chopper, both seem to work fine.
Fork:
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Chopper:
-Soak the onions in cold water, this optional but will take the bite out of raw onions. -Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl.
[Note: For extra creamy tuna salad use the 1/3 cup although ¼ cup is just enough sometimes I add a splash of soy sauce. There are times I’m out of nutritional yeast, like today… and it tastes perfectly fine without it. I make this recipe so often that honestly sometimes I add it and sometimes I don’t. There are times I omit the onions altogether too. See what you like and enjoy!]
GO Vegan!! – Up close and very personal! 🙂
Mock “Tuna” Salad ~ “Tuna” Melt
Credit: https://veganrescue.com/
Mock Tuna Melt:
Bread slices: Whole Wheat, GF, Sourdough or Ezekiel Bread are all nice options here. Daiya Cheddar Cheese – Slices or my new favorite-their block cut off one slice.
Earth Balance (Vegan Butter)
1 Small Tomato, sliced
1-2 Pieces Romaine Lettuce
Mock Tuna – a couple tablespoons – recipe to follow.
Directions: Like a good grilled “cheese”…
-Spread both sides of bread slices with earth balance, place down onto pan.
-Layer with Mock Tuna, Tomato, Daiya Slice(s) then top with bread slice.
-Turn heat on medium heat, grill for about 2 ½ minutes. Flip over turn heat off then allow it to cook on opposite side for another 2 minutes. -Sometimes I’ll open it up and add some romaine lettuce. -Slice and enjoy!
Mock “Tuna” Salad
Ingredients:
1 (15oz can) Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) or 1 ½ Cup Cooked
2 Dill Pickle Spears, minced
1 Celery Rib, minced
3 Tbsp or up to ¼ Cup Red Onion, minced (soaked in ice water for 10 mins)
2 Tsp Dijon Mustard
½ Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
1/3 Cup Vegenaise (or ¼ Cup)
(Optional, ½ Tbsp Nutritional Yeast and Tamari Soy Sauce is really nice I this recipe too, about 2 Tsp)
Directions:
-Drain the chickpeas but save that brine – it’s magical stuff!
-Two ways to mash the chickpeas: Mash with a fork or every now and again I pull out the mini chopper, both seem to work fine.
-Soak the onions in cold water, this optional but will take the bite out of raw onions. -Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl.
[Note: For extra creamy tuna salad use the 1/3 cup although ¼ cup is just enough sometimes I add a splash of soy sauce. There are times I’m out of nutritional yeast, like today… and it tastes perfectly fine without it. I make this recipe so often that honestly sometimes I add it and sometimes I don’t. There are times I omit the onions altogether too. See what you like and enjoy!]
Vegan Rescue 
never thought of using chick peas like that….very interesting….I will give it a try,,,
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It is divine! If you go down to a 1/4 cup and add the tamari soy sauce, it brings out more of the chickpea too.
Thanks for stopping by!
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thanks…I will make a note to the recipe I wrote it down…
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This was FABULOUS! I never would have thought to do this, either. Even my 16 month old daughter couldn’t get enough. I reblogged and linked to this page, of that’s alright with you. Thank you for a new lunch favorite! http://wp.me/p6jdtx-de
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Thank you so much! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it 🙂 Such a healthy meal/snack for your baby girl too. That’s awesome.
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That looks delicious! If I could eat chickpeas, I would probably be making this right now! 🙂
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This sounds amazing. I will have to try it.
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Thank you! – I hope you do, it’s delish! 🙂
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This looks delicious. I just bought some Daiya Jalapeño Havarti style cheese. Looks like that might go perfectly with this sandwich.
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Now that sounds delicious! I think the Jalapeño Daiya would go perfectly with this Mock Tuna Melt. I’ll have to try that. Thanks for stopping by and for delicious idea. 🙂
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Wow! Looks just like tuna mayo for real! I think I’m going to check out more vegan eats!
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