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    Vegan White Bean Tuna Salad Sandwich

    Last updated - July 15, 2021; Published - October 31, 2017 By Rhian Williams 10 Comments

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    Why do you need to go make this Vegan White Bean Tuna Salad Sandwich right now? It's:

    • super easy to make
    • so satisfying
    • really nutritious!

    Vegan White Bean Tuna Salad Sandwich

    Chickpeas are seriously versatile and satisfying, so they work really well to make meat-free sandwiches and wraps. Here are some examples:

    • Chickpea Caesar Salad Wraps
    • Chickpea Curry Salad Sandwich
    • Chickpea Mayonnaise Salad Sandwich
    • Vegan Egg Mayonnaise Salad

    Vegan White Bean Tuna Salad Sandwich

    And as much as I love chickpeas, I was keen to experiment with other ways to make meat-free sandwiches. Then I remembered how much I love white beans and how versatile they are too. I've used them to make:

    • White Bean Scramble 
    • White Bean Mac and Cheese
    • Vegan Stretchy Melty Grilled Cheese
    • Italian Hummus

    Vegan White Bean Tuna Salad Sandwich

    So, I wondered if I could use white beans in place of chickpeas for a tuna salad sandwich situation. Turns out, it was a great idea! They have all the benefits of chickpeas (protein, fibre, easy, nutritious etc), but they create a seriously creamy texture and work well to soak up all the other great flavours, like nutty tahini, spicy mustard and tangy vinegar.

    Vegan White Bean Tuna Salad Sandwich

    And what's more, this Vegan White Bean Tuna Salad Sandwich is seriously easy to make. All you need to do once you've mashed the white beans with a fork and added some basic seasonings is to stuff the mixture into your sandwich bread of choice, along with some salad vegetables.

    If you're gluten-free, use gluten-free bread or you could also use lettuce wraps or chicory boats instead!

    This sandwich can be eaten immediately, but it keeps well for several hours so you can also eat it as a packed lunch.

    If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

    Vegan White Bean Tuna Salad Sandwich

    Vegan White Bean Tuna Salad Sandwich

    This Vegan White Bean Tuna Salad Sandwich is super easy to make, so satisfying and really nutritious!
    4 from 7 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, British
    Keyword: vegan tuna mayonnaise, vegan tuna salad
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 347kcal
    Author: Rhian Williams

    Ingredients

    For the white bean "tuna”:

    • 400 g (14oz) tin of white beans, drained and rinsed (haricot beans, cannellini beans or butter beans)
    • 1 tablespoon tahini
    • ¼ teaspoon (Dijon) mustard
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
    • Salt + pepper, to taste
    • Optional: 1 spring onion or a few chives, finely sliced
    • Optional: 1 teaspoon capers, roughly chopped

    To serve:

    • 2 pittas - sliced in half and toasted (gluten-free if necessary)
    • Cherry tomatoes, halved
    • Red pepper, cut into matchsticks
    • Salad leaves - lettuce, rocket (arugula) etc

    Instructions

    For the white bean "tuna":

    • Use a fork to gently smash the white beans in a bowl, then add all other ingredients and mix well

    To serve:

    • Stuff the white bean “tuna” into pittas along with the vegetables
    • Either enjoy immediately or eat as a packed lunch as it keeps for a few hours
    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan White Bean Tuna Salad Sandwich
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 347
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Anonymous

      May 01, 2018 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      Had this for lunch today and it was really good. A nice alternative to chickpea tuna!

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        May 01, 2018 at 8:30 pm

        Thank you!

    2. Felicia

      June 18, 2019 at 4:25 pm

      Is there a seasoning that'll give me some fishy taste?

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        June 19, 2019 at 12:51 am

        Powdered seaweed!

    3. Lori T

      April 21, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      I really liked this recipe. The apple cider vinegar added a nice tang to it.

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        April 21, 2020 at 8:20 pm

        Thank you so much!

    4. Pamela

      June 27, 2021 at 6:59 pm

      I really love your recipes. You are now my go to for vegan and gf recipes. Great flavors, textures, mix of ingredients and easy to make. Rock on Rhian

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        June 27, 2021 at 7:51 pm

        Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!

    5. Kevin Newman

      October 19, 2022 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      lovely.thank you

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        October 20, 2022 at 5:50 am

        Thank you so much!

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