September 9, 2007: Mock tuna salad

We've been enjoying quite a few recipes from Yeah, That "Vegan" Shit, but I've had a nasty habit of tainting my renditions with dairy products. So I was pretty excited when at Organic Wholefoods, I found just the ingredients to make this mock tuna salad in all its vegan glory. Lindyloo raved about it, and I'll heartily join her chorus: "this is a damn good recipe". (Huh, usually her raves are much sexier than that... I was sure I'd be singing something about rubbing this all over Julian Casablancas' unclothed body.)

I fixed this recipe up at home and then packed it on our Wilson's Prom weekend for our hike-day lunch. This stuff is so good that even though we had a box of cookies in our pack, it was the promise of a mock tuna sandwich at the top that propelled me up Mt Oberon. In fact, this stuff is so good that even our non-veg companions said, "Hey, this stuff is actually pretty good".

Hmmm, I wish I'd finished on a slightly more effusive note than that.

This stuff ROCKS! GET INTO IT!! And seriously consider doubling the recipe.

Given that we're welcoming spring in this part of the world, might I recommend that you pair it with some fresh asparagus?

(You can see more photos from our Wilson's Prom weekend at my Flickr page.)

Mock Tuna Salad
(Lindyloo credits this recipe to Compassionate Action for Animals)

1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise (I used Melrose brand)
1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons dill pickle, finely chopped (2-3 mini ones)
1/2 tablespoon nutritional yeast (I used Lotus brand)
~3 shallots, chopped finely
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon kelp powder (optional - I couldn't find it at any of the shops I checked out)
pepper, to taste

Coarsely mash the chickpeas using a fork. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Eat on sandwiches, with a green salad, perched on a potato chip (as photographed by Lindyloo), or maybe with some excitingly fresh asparagus.

Comments

  1. JacksonSeptember 18, 2007 at 3:17 PM

    The non-vegos on this particular trip thought that this recipe was particularly exceptional!!!

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  2. CindySeptember 18, 2007 at 3:43 PM

    Heh, thanks Jack! Didn't mean to pressure you for more raves or anything. :-)

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  3. AnhSeptember 18, 2007 at 5:06 PM

    Lovely recipe even for a meat eater :)

    I probably will add in some seaweed flakes to make it more fish-like. I think my grandmom will like this, although I have to adapt it to a more Asian taste/

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  4. CindySeptember 18, 2007 at 5:26 PM

    Hi Anh. :-) I will be keeping my eye out for some seaweed flakes, I'm interested to taste this with full "fishy" flavour! I think the chickpeas create a good texture even without it.

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  5. kristySeptember 19, 2007 at 12:42 AM

    I've been making a variation of this recipe for a very long time. My partner who loves it used to ask that we make it very week til I finally got sick of it. Anyway here is the link: http://veganmania.com/recipes/index.php/main-dishes/burgers-sandwiches-and-wraps/happy-tuna-salad/

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  6. Lindy LooSeptember 19, 2007 at 3:42 AM

    Yay! So glad you liked. (But don't be trying to make the moves on my man, there, sweets. I get all whirling-Lee-Press-On-Nails-and-yanking-of-hair when that happens. *Oh sweet Julian*) =)

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  7. CindySeptember 19, 2007 at 4:03 AM

    Kristy, I'm glad this rough formula is already being widely enjoyed! I think I prefer the alternative name of Happy Tuna Salad. :-)

    Glad to see you here, Lindy Loo! I think we can both keep our hair on - I'm more of a Beck gal meself. *imagining mock tuna salad on his pale, fey chest*

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  8. JodesSeptember 26, 2007 at 6:51 PM

    Oh much excitement ... Gonna give this a go tonight!!!!

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  9. CindySeptember 26, 2007 at 6:56 PM

    Hope you like it, Jodes! I'm eating our second batch of this for lunch. :-)

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  10. JodesOctober 23, 2007 at 2:19 AM

    I did love it - and am now making more as I type!!!!

    Thanks for sharing

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  11. CindyOctober 23, 2007 at 3:18 AM

    You're welcome, Jodes! This recipe is so good it definitely deserves to be shared around. :-)

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  12. lindsey clareAugust 27, 2008 at 7:03 PM

    i know this is an old post but i just wanted to say hello, and that recipe looks fantastic!

    (i think i found you via Limes & Lycopene).

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  13. CindyAugust 27, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    Hey, thanks for stopping by Lindsey Clare. :-D

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