Sort of Like Tuna Chickpea Salad

I was looking through my cupboards last week for something quick and easy to make because I was really hungry, and this is what happened when I grabbed a can of chickpeas and looked in the fridge to see what was available:)  That day, due to my hungry state, I ate it with whole wheat pita chips.  But a couple days later, I made the leftovers into a "tuna like" melt.  It also is great over a bed of spinach or mixed greens. 
Ingredient note: Dulse is a type of seaweed.  It is high in iodine and is a good substitute for table salt.  You should be able to find it at your closest natural foods store by the nori (sushi wraps). 

Sort of Like Tuna Chickpea Salad
1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 T Vegenaise
2 t. brown mustard
1 1/2 t. dulse flakes
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 t brown rice vinegar
salt and pepper

Put the chickpeas into a bowl and mash well with a fork, but leave it a little chunky. 

If you are making a double batch, it's easier to use a food processor and pulse a few times.  Smash in the celery and green onions.  Add the Vegenaise, mustard, dulse, and brown rice vinegar and stir until combined.  Add a little salt and pepper to taste.

Tuna Like Melt
(makes 1 sandwich)
2 slices of whole wheat bread
1/3 c Sort of Like Tuna Chickpea Salad
Spinach
3 slices of tomato
6 dill pickle slices
2 T shredded vegan meltable cheddar (I used Daiya Cheddar Style Shreds)

On one slice of bread, spread the chickpea salad.  On the other slice of bread, sprinkle the shredded vegan cheddar, and toast in a toaster oven until the cheese is melted.  Remove from the oven and add the tomato, spinach, and pickle slices.