Description
Chickpea tuna salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines creamy chickpeas with crunchy vegetables and zesty flavors, making it perfect for quick meals or delightful picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas and canned tuna. Gently fold them together.
- Add the chopped red onion and diced celery; mix until just combined.
- Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding diced avocado for creaminess or spicy jalapeños for extra heat. For added texture, mix in chopped cucumber or bell peppers.