Vegan Vegetarian Mock Tuna Recipe

Craving a classic tuna salad sandwich but plant-based? This recipe recreates the nostalgic flavor of a beloved Connecticut-style mock tuna, perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or light meal. Made with crunchy almonds and creamy cashews, this vegan delight is bursting with savory flavor and requires just 10 minutes of prep time! Enjoy it on toasted wheat bread with sweet pickles, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, or your favorite sandwich fixings.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 181.3 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Vegan Vegetarian Mock Tuna

  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • toasted wheat bread
  • sweet pickles
  • lettuce
  • spinach
  • tomato slices

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How to Make Vegan Vegetarian Mock Tuna

  1. Combine 1 cup raw almonds, 1/2 cup raw cashews, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish in a food processor.
  2. Process until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion and 1/4 cup finely chopped celery to the food processor. Process for another 30 seconds to combine.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Add more salt, mustard, or relish to your liking.
  5. Transfer the mock tuna salad to a bowl. Gently stir in the remaining 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion and 1/4 cup finely chopped celery. This helps maintain some texture.
  6. Serve on toasted wheat bread with your favorite toppings, such as sweet pickles, lettuce, spinach, and tomato slices.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

7g

Carbs

2g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Lunch Easy Kid Friendly Picnic Vegan Vegetarian Dietary Sandwiches Brown Bag To Go 3 Steps Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vegan Vegetarian Mock Tuna?

Vegan Vegetarian Mock Tuna takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vegan Vegetarian Mock Tuna?

Vegan Vegetarian Mock Tuna has approximately 181.3 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vegan Vegetarian Mock Tuna?

The key ingredients for Vegan Vegetarian Mock Tuna are Almonds, Raw Cashews, Onion, Water, Celery, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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