I am Vitality “Mock Tuna” Salad & Sandwich Filling

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I am Vitality "Mock Tuna" Salad & Sandwich Filling

Even if you would no longer dream of eating tuna, egg or chicken salad, you may still have fond memories. Happily, you can still enjoy this style of rich, high-protein spread in this luscious plant-based version that packs mega flavor and health benefits. 
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 15- ounce can organic chickpeas rinsed and drained, or 1.5 cups spouted chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup organic celery chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white Miso paste optional – omit salt if using
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Annie’s Organic is especially good
  • 1-2 teaspoons ground Chia seeds optional - adds protein and binds the spread
  • Pink Himalayan salt if not using miso and fresh-ground pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop celery, carrots, and onion, and mash chickpeas with fork. Combine these with remaining ingredients in a bowl until blended but still a bit chunky. Serve this salad on a bed of lettuce, stuffed in a large tomato or red bell pepper, as a sandwich filling, rolled in a sheet of nori like sushi, or as a hearty dip with crackers. Include a plate of fresh lemon wedges when serving. Bon appétit!

Notes

This is a wonderfully flexible recipe, which you can vary as you like once you get the basic format down. 
Cool variations:
Classic: add 1-2 teaspoons of dill weed and 1 tablespoon capers
Mediterranean: add 1 tablespoon chopped sundried tomatoes, minced fresh basil, and some sliced Kalamata olives, top with raw pine nuts.
Indian: add 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 tablespoon Mango-Chutney, top with raw slivered almonds and fresh cilantro.
This is a super flexible recipe, and you can vary it often once you get the basic variation down. Make it even crunchier, healthier and more colorful by adding more veggies. Try an extra cup of chopped red bell pepper, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, or a mix, based on what you have on hand.
Keyword Plant-based, protein-rich, vegan

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