Description
Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad is a delightful blend of protein-rich tuna and fiber-packed chickpeas, combined with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing. This nutritious salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a light snack. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a refreshing dish that is not only satisfying but also highly versatile. Serve it over greens, in a sandwich, or with crackers for an easy meal prep solution.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna packed in water, drained
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon capers or green olives
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce until smooth.
- Add the chickpeas, tuna, celery, red onion, dill, and capers to the bowl.
- Gently toss all ingredients until evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg