Description
Chickpea Tuna Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the hearty goodness of chickpeas with the classic flavors of tuna salad. This refreshing salad features crisp cucumbers, zesty red onion, and a creamy dressing, making it a perfect choice for picnics, BBQs, or quick weeknight meals. Easy to prepare and packed with protein, this recipe is customizable to fit your taste preferences while delivering a satisfying crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup fresh cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas and canned tuna. Use a fork to break apart any large chunks of tuna.
- Add the diced cucumber and red onion to the bowl; mix until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea-tuna mixture and gently fold until all ingredients are well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegan/Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg