Chickpea Tuna Salad
Chickpea tuna salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines the hearty texture of chickpeas with the savory flavor of tuna. This quick and easy recipe, perfect for light lunches or potlucks, features vibrant vegetables and a creamy dressing that everyone will love. In just 15 minutes, you can create a colorful salad that’s ideal for meal prepping. Packed with protein and fiber, this delightful dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also keeps you full throughout the day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (5 oz) chunk light tuna packed in water, drained
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas and tuna; pat dry.
- Finely chop celery and red onion.
- In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, tuna, celery, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve in a bowl or on lettuce leaves; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg