Niçoise Salad with Chickpea Tuna (vegan, gluten-free) Jump to Recipe Leave a Review Pin RecipeThis plant-based take on the classic Niçoise Salad features chickpea ‘tuna’ and a simple dijon vinaigrette.Packed with briny flavor, you’ll be craving this salad all summer long! (vegan, gluten-free) I’ve been eating this Niçoise Salad on repeat ever since warmer weather started rolling in.It’s packed full of texture and flavor, making it easy to crave again and again.

The best part is that the salad can easily be customized to your liking.Feel free to include as many or as little ingredients as you like, or add whatever you like.Sometimes I’ll include chopped tofu bacon for extra protein and it really takes the salad over the top! Vegan Niçoise Salad with Chickpea ‘Tuna’ Ingredients For the Chickpea ‘Tuna’ Garbanzo Beans– The base of our ‘tuna’ salad.

Be sure to drain them first if using canned.Roasted Sunflower Seeds– Great for adding texture, protein and micronutrients.Vegan Mayonnaise- For a lighter option you can use dairy-free Greek yogurt, but it won’t taste as good.

Dijon Mustard- For that subtle tangy flavor.Lemon Juice- For more tang.Can also sub white vinegar.

Dried Dill- Just a smidge for flavor.Kelp Granules- Gives the chickpea ‘tuna’ more of a tuna-like flavor.Also adds iodine.

Optional.For the Dijon Vinaigrette Red Wine Vinegar- You could use white wine vinegar but red wine is preferred for i

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