Description
A quick weeknight solution combining robust flavors and refreshing textures into a satisfying chickpea tuna salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the chickpeas and tuna in a large bowl, breaking the tuna into smaller pieces without mashing.
- Add the chopped red onion, celery, bell pepper, and parsley to the mixture.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea and tuna mixture and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
Use high-quality canned tuna for better flavor and consider chilling the salad for a while to improve taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg