Description
Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the hearty goodness of garbanzo beans with protein-rich tuna. This refreshing salad is perfect for busy days, picnics, or light dinners, delivering delicious flavors in just 10 minutes of prep time. With its easy-to-follow recipe and versatile serving suggestions, you can enjoy this wholesome meal in various ways—be it on a bed of fresh greens, as a satisfying sandwich, or paired with crunchy crackers. Packed with vitamins and minerals, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also supports a healthy lifestyle. Treat yourself to this delightful dish today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz)
- 1 can tuna packed in water (5 oz), drained
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon roughly chopped capers or green olives
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- A few splashes of hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add drained chickpeas, tuna, celery, red onion, dill, and capers or olives to the dressing. Gently stir to combine.
- Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately over arugula or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 35mg