Best Vegan Tuna Salad

The classic tuna salad is enhanced by the flavor and satisfaction of this vegan version. It is made with tofu, which is high in protein, and is flavored with traditional tuna salad ingredients like celery, red onion, and dill pickles. The salad gains brightness and tanginess from the addition of lemon juice and Dijon mustard, and a hint of seafood flavor is imparted by the kelp powder. Ideal on top of greens or as a sandwich or wrap.

Ingredients:

• 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and drained
• 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickle
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon kelp powder for fishy flavor, optional
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sliced bread or lettuce leaves, for serving

Instructions:

Crumble the pressed tofu into tiny flakes in a mixing bowl

Toss in the red onion, celery, pickle with dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, vegan mayonnaise, and kelp powder if using

Blend thoroughly until all components are uniformly blended

To taste, add salt and pepper for seasoning

To allow the flavors to mingle, chill the vegan tuna salad in the fridge for at least half an hour

Serve with lettuce leaves or slices of bread to make wraps or sandwiches