Mock Tuna Salad

This recipe is one of my favorites. It's easy to make, it tastes great, and it's easy to make a large quantity. I usually use dry chick peas because they are cheaper. Oh, another thing I like about this recipe is that I don't have to measure all the ingredients. I put some amount of each thing, and then I adjust it for taste (which usually involves adding a lot more pickles because I just love pickles!). Don't be scares by the kelp powder. It's like sea weed (but in powder form) and it adds a nice "sea" smell, which makes this taste more like tuna. You can buy kelp powder at most health food stores. Look in the spices section (the bulk spice section might have it) or ask a sales person. It's not necessary to add this, but it's nice to add it if you like a more "tuna" taste. I also made this recipe with some TVP in addition to chick peas; I liked it, but my partner didn't think it was as good as with chick peas.

This recipe was awesome. I don't really like tuna, but thought I would give this a try anyway. I didn't add the kelp powder because I was worried that might make it too "fishy", but even without it, this recipe was amazing. It was better the next day!!

thank you for the recipe we loved it. the sandwiches were delicious!

Tuna salad is the only meat I've missed since I went veg (i had dreams about it when I was pregnant. lol), and today I found out you can make mock tuna! Other recipes call for tofu, but I've always thought that hummus had a texture just like tuna, so I'm excited to try the chickpea method. Going to buy some kelp powder tomorrow, can't wait!!! Thank you :)