These Vegetarian “Tuna” Salad Croissants are quick and easy to make and great for a healthy lunch that feels a little fancy! Enjoy these delicious sandwiches with a side of chips or fries for a full meal. These Croissants are also perfect for packing on a picnic or long hike this summer.
I love a sandwich using regular bread, but croissants just take sandwiches to the next level! They’re soft and buttery and can make almost any sandwich filling taste good. I make my vegetarian version of tuna salad all the time so I wanted to elevate my sandwich a little bit, by using a croissant. Make sure to get the all butter croissants for the best taste! These Vegetarian “Tuna” Salad Croissants are perfect for summer picnics and hikes.
Why You’ll Love These Vegetarian “Tuna” Salad Croissant Sandwiches!
- They’re easy to make – It only takes about 10 minutes to throw together this “tuna” salad so it’s great for a last minute lunch idea that tastes delicious!
- They feel fancy – I don’t know about you, but I always feel like croissants are a little bit fancy and they really elevate these tuna salad sandwiches.
- They’re great for summer picnics – We’ve been doing a lot of summer picnics and hikes and I love packing a sandwich that I always look forward to eating.
Vegetarian “Tuna” Salad Croissant Recipe Ingredients
- Chickpeas – Chickpeas are the base to this plant based tuna salad mixture. They have a mild flavor and great texture. You could also use white beans or extra firm tofu that has been crumbled up.
- Veggies – I added chopped pickles, celery and red onion. Those are my go-to ingredients when making a plant based tuna salad. Feel free to add any other veggies you like.
- Mayo – You can use regular mayo or vegan mayo for this recipe. I use a heaping 1/4 cup, but you can always add extra if you like yours a little creamier.
- Mustard – I always add dijon mustard to my chickpea salad for a little extra flavor. You can omit if you prefer.
- Nori Flakes – Nori flakes are optional, but they do add a mild fishy flavor, if you are into that!
- Extra Flavorings – I like to add fresh lemon juice and dill to my chickpea “tuna” salad for extra flavor.
- Croissants – I used large, all butter croissants for this recipe. You can use any size you like. If you can’t find croissants, you can just use regular bread.
- Optional Toppings – I like to go simple and just use lettuce and tomato, but you could also use onion, cheese, pickles or anything else you like adding to your sandwiches.
- Salt and Pepper – Add to taste.
How To Make Easy Vegetarian “Tuna” Salad Croissant Sandwiches
- Add your rinsed and drained chickpeas to a medium sized bowl. Use a fork to mash the chickpeas up. I like to mash mine pretty well, only leaving a few whole chickpeas, but you can mash them to whatever texture you prefer.
- Add in the chopped celery, pickles and onion. Next, add in the dill, lemon juice and nori flakes. Mix everything together and then add in the dijon mustard, mayo and salt and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined and season with extra salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cut your croissant in half. I like to add my toppings to the bottom of the croissant and then I add a couple of spoonfuls of the “tuna” mixture on top. Place the other half of the croissant on top and enjoy!
“Tuna” Salad Croissant Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these croissant sandwiches vegan? No, the croissants are not vegan but you can probably find vegan ones at some grocery stores. The “tuna” salad is vegan if you use vegan mayo in the recipe.
- Where can gluten free croissants be found? You may be able to find them at a health food store that is more likely to have gluten free bread options. If you can’t find any gluten free ones, you can make this sandwich using regular, GF bread.
- Can these sandwiches be made ahead of time? Yes, you can make them ahead of time to be enjoyed a few hours later.
- How long will leftovers last? If stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, the leftover “tuna” salad should last about 4-5 days.
Have a question I didn’t answer? Ask me in the comment section below and I will get back to you ASAP!
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PrintVegetarian “Tuna” Salad Croissants
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Vegetarian “Tuna” Salad Croissants are quick and easy to make and great for a healthy lunch that feels a little fancy! Enjoy these delicious sandwiches with a side of chips or fries for a full meal. These Croissants are also perfect for packing on a picnic or long hike this summer.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/3 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 small squeeze fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup (heaping) mayonaisse
- Nori flakes, to taste (optional but gives it a fishy taste)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 large croissants
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, cheese
Instructions
- Add your rinsed and drained chickpeas to a medium sized bowl. Use a fork to mash the chickpeas up. I like to mash mine pretty well, only leaving a few whole chickpeas, but you can mash them to whatever texture you prefer.
- Add in the chopped celery, pickles and onion. Next, add in the dill, lemon juice and nori flakes. Mix everything together and then add in the dijon mustard, mayo and salt and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined and season with extra salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cut your croissant in half. I like to add my toppings to the bottom of the croissant and then I add a couple of spoonfuls of the “tuna” mixture on top. Place the other half of the croissant on top and enjoy!
Notes
The nori flakes add a fishy taste to make this “tuna” salad taste more like tuna. I just take a sheet or nori and blend it in the food processor until it’s in small flakes. You can add as much as you like. It can also be omitted if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Sandwich, Vegetarian
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
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