Mock Tuna Salad (Chickpea Salad)

**Saule** · 02-01-2012, 11:51 PM

Mix everything together well in a bowl.
Besides the ingredients shown, I like to add chopped celery
Spread on nice bread. Add lettuce, a slice of tomato, and whatever else you like with this type of sandwich.

**Spirit Deer** · 02-02-2012, 12:27 AM

Thanks. I'll have to give this a try.

Bet it would be good with some water chestnuts chopped up in it too, and some cheese to melt in the sandwich maker.

**ladykemma2** · 02-02-2012, 04:35 PM

beans chunky or smooth?

**nodmicks** · 02-02-2012, 08:14 PM

I'm not a vegetarian but this sounds very good!

**Spirit Deer** · 02-02-2012, 08:31 PM

I think you could make it either smooth or chunky.

And I forgot to buy chickpeas at the store today.

**Saule** · 02-02-2012, 09:17 PM

I don't mash until they are smooth - leave a little texture to them. If they were smooth, it would be more like hummus, and you want more of a texture, just as you would have with tuna salad.

**tervsforme** · 02-03-2012, 10:11 AM

I've seen this recipe, but never tried it. I might have to try it. I love chickpeas...

Thanks!

**williamson_ja** · 02-16-2012, 09:11 PM

We make this all the time. I pulse the chick peas in the processor just until chopped up, but still have texture. I made these sandwiches on homemade bread for my inlaws and that is their new favorite sandwich. They just went on and on about how great they were. On another note, I went to my sister's house on Monday for lunch and a visit and she made a similar sandwich out of cooked cauliflower. My kids actually liked the cauliflower version better. It looked like she just cooked up some cauliflower and chopped it into small pieces, then added the other ingredients as above. Good stuff either way. I am not a vegetarian. I just believe in eating lots of good fruits and veggies and not eating quite as much meat. It's also cheaper! How much do dry beans cost in comparison to a can of tuna fish? Tuna is super expensive any more.