Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad Recipe
This Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad is a nutritious and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed in various ways. The combination of protein-rich tuna and chickpeas, along with a zesty dressing, makes it a satisfying meal.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Main Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Dressing:
- 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 and black pepper
- A few splashes of hot sauce (optional)
Salad:
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz)
- 1 can tuna packed in water, drained (5 oz)
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon capers, green olives, or relish
- Serve on arugula, whole-grain bread, crackers, or pita chips
- Prepare the Dressing – In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Whisk until smooth.
- Prepare the Chickpeas – Drain and rinse chickpeas. Pat dry and optionally peel any loose skins. Transfer to a bowl.
- Combine Ingredients – Add tuna, celery, onion, capers, dill to the chickpeas. Pour dressing over and mix gently.
- Serve Your Chickpea and Tuna Salad – Serve in a sandwich, on arugula, or with crackers.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of hot sauce in the dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Tuna Salad, Chickpea Salad, Healthy Salad, Easy Recipe