"Mock" Tuna Salad

This recipe does not taste like tuna, but it is a mild substitute and I love it, and ever better it passed the "hubby test."  I recently did a blind test with two of our granddaughters, and while the 7 year old didn't hoot and holler, the 5 year old thought it was tuna! This can be made with all ingredients listed, or made kid friendly with just some celery and vegenaise. I also like it spread on flatbread type crackers, or on some celery.  Another way to serve it is to make a salad tossed with your dressing, then add a scoop to the top of the salad.  This is one of my 10 favorite recipes. This will keep for several days in the refrigerator. You may want a smaller quanity so just cut the ingredients in half.

2 cans of chick peas rinsed and drained
1/2 cup of finely chopped red pepper
1 celery stalk finely chopped
1-2 Tbls fresh parsley chopped
1-2 green onions chopped (optional)
1/2 cup of vegenaise
salt and pepper to taste.

Using a food processor or blender, pulse the chick peas until they are flakey. In a large bowl toss the rest of the ingredients then add the chick peas and mix well. If you want some spice add a teaspoon of Delallo's Hot Pepper Garlic Sauce.  See link under the Misc category.