Mock Tuna Salad

Tuna isn't necessarily one of hubby's favorite foods, but ranks pretty high on his preferred food list. I, on the other hand, am not fond of seeing or smelling the stuff, much less preparing it for him. So during his last 24-hour shift, I decided to experiment.

Now, there's not really to duplicate the texture of tuna, and I'm not sure I'd care to even if I could. But hubby has already been converted to a veggie-rich version of tuna salad, so I figured if I could approximate the overall flavor combination he's used to, I'd be headed in the right direction. So ...

NOT-Tuna Salad

1 can chick peas, partially mashed (I used a potato masher to get them to the desired consistency)
1 c. celery, minced
1/3 c. red onion, minced
1/4 green bell pepper, minced
2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
1 Tbsp. organic mayonnaise
juice of 1/2 lemon
dash of vegan worcestershire sauce
generous sprinkle of Garlic 'n' Herb Mrs. Dash
even more generous sprinkle of Old Bay Seasoning
~ 1/2 tsp. Dulce flakes (kelp powder would have been better)
salt and pepper (or lemon pepper) to taste

All in all, NOT a bad combination. Whether Hubster goes for it remains to be seen, however. Between my lunch and my dinner, this whole batch disappeared.