Chickpea/Jackfruit Tuna-less Salad Sandwich

Pamela Whistley and Dale Hendrickson are dedicated animal activists in Los Angeles, California. Pam helps manage the I am Cecil too FB page and Dale is a character creator at The Simpsons, who created Kent Brockman and Sideshow Mel and many others! Today on #LunchBreakLIVE this couple of 43 years is sharing how to make their favorite lunch, a “Chickpea/Jackfruit Tuna-less Salad Sandwich”. Taste Tester is Vanessa Marsot from Ellora Wellness #JaneUnChained

RECIPE: Pam and Dale’s Chickpea-Jackfruit Tuna-less Salad / Sandwich

Equipment: Medium size bowl, food processor or hand masher
INGREDIENTS                

• 14 oz can 365 organic garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained  (365 comes in BPA free can)
• 14 oz can organic young jackfruit (we used) Native Forest
• 3/4 cup ​ Vegan Mayo such as Follow Your Heart’s Vegenaise​
• 2 T dijon mustard
• 1 T onion powder
• 3 T ume plum vinegar Eden (DON’T SKIP!)
• 1 T celery seeds
• 2 celery ribs, sliced lengthwise and finely chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh dill or 1 T dried dill
• ​pita bread​

DIRECTIONS

1. In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas in batches to roughly chop. You do not want pureed chickpeas. ​You may also use a hand masher.
2. Place the chickpeas in a bowl​.​ ​
3. Use a fork to flake apart the jackfruit, to resemble shreds. Then add to the bowl with the chickpeas.
4. Add the remaining ingredients.
5. ​Stir well to combine.
6. Serve in a sandwich, open face or on a salad.
7. This salad stores for 4 days in a tight lidded container in the refrigerator.

Some of the ingredients for Pam & Dale’s Chickpea – Jackfruit Tuna-less Salad Sandwich

 Pam and Dale’s Chickpea – Jackfruit Tuna-less Salad

Pam and Dale’s Chickpea – Jackfruit Tuna-less Sandwich

Dale Hendrickson and Pamela Whistley, 4 years vegan and just celebrated 43 years together