Perfect Packed Lunch: Mock Tuna Salad

Published by Ashley Palmer.

So long, summer! Kids are back to reality now—school is in full swing. Save yourself some box lunch preparation time by whipping up this easy-to-make mock tuna salad. It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser among school-aged children, and it’s “adult enough” for you to take to work.

Mock tuna is perfect on a bed of lettuce as a salad or in a sandwich. My favorite way to eat it is on lightly toasted bread with lettuce, tomato, and shredded carrots. Pair it with a side of veggie-loaded pasta salad and a dessert of mixed fresh fruit for a complete meal. Delish!

Mock Tuna Salad
1 qt. garbanzo beans, cooked or canned and drained
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
Sea salt, to taste
2 Tbsp. vegan mayonnaise

  • In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients except the vegan mayonnaise, mashing the garbanzos slightly as you mix.
  • Add the mayonnaise until the salad is as moist as you like.
  • Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich.

Makes 4 servings

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