Description
A vibrant and refreshing Tuna Chickpea Salad, perfect for summer with a mix of fresh vegetables and protein-packed tuna.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the drained tuna and rinsed chickpeas in a large bowl, allowing the flavors to mingle.
- Add the diced red onion, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes for a vibrant mix.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper to enhance the dish’s natural flavors.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together to coat in the dressing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired for a pop of color.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Notes
For best flavor, prepare a few hours in advance and add cucumbers right before serving to maintain crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tuna salad, chickpea salad, summer salad, healthy salad, Mediterranean recipes