Description
Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that will elevate your meal routine with its refreshing flavors and satisfying texture. Packed with protein from tuna and fiber from chickpeas, this salad is ideal for health-conscious eaters looking for a quick, filling meal. With just 10 minutes of preparation, it’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer at gatherings. The bright combination of lemon juice, fresh herbs, and crunchy vegetables creates a delightful taste that will keep you coming back for more. Enjoy it on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or with whole-grain crackers for versatile serving options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz)
- 1 can tuna packed in water (5 oz), drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Add drained chickpeas, tuna, celery, red onion, dill, and capers (or olives). Gently fold until well combined.
- Serve on arugula, in whole-grain sandwiches, or with crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg