Ensalada de atún y garbanzos

Ingredientes

• 1 can chickpeas drained
• 2 green onions sliced thinly
• 1/2 lemon
• 2-3 tbsp mayonnaise (I’ve used kewpie mayonnaise but you can also use vegan mayonnaise)
• 2 tsp sriracha (or more or less, depending how spicy you like it)
• Handful chopped fresh parsley
• Sea salt
• 2 slices thin bread (I’ve used wholegrain bread)
• 1 tbsp sun dried tomato pesto
• 2 slices tomato
• 1/2 small avocado sliced

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Chickpea Tuna ---

2. 2

   Place the drained chickpeas on a chopping board and using a potato masher or fork, mash the chickpeas. You can leave a little texture but don't leave any whole chickpeas. Then add to a large bowl

3. 3

   Add the sliced green onions, chopped parsley, mayonnaise, sriracha, sprinkle of salt and lemon juice. Stir together until well combined and the mixture is similar to “tuna” salad consistencyEnjoy with crackers, lettuce cups or as a sandwich (like below)

4. 4

   --- Sandwich (Tunacado) ---

5. 5

   To make the tunacado sandwich, toast bread in a toaster or a fry pan with a drizzle of olive oil. To assemble, spread on the sun dried tomato pesto on one side, add the chickpea tuna salad, sliced tomatoes and avocado slices. Add a sprinkle of salt, add the top slice of bread and enjoy!