Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad
Discover the delightful flavors of our Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad, a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for any lunch occasion. This salad combines protein-packed tuna and hearty garbanzo beans with vibrant vegetables and zesty dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s ideal for meal prep or quick lunches at home, work, or on picnics. Serve it over a bed of greens, as a sandwich filling, or with whole-grain crackers for a versatile dining experience. This easy recipe ensures you stay on track with your health goals while enjoying a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 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 fresh dill
- 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, pepper, and optional hot sauce until smooth.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas; add to a large bowl along with drained tuna.
- Toss in chopped celery, red onion, dill, and capers (or olives/relish).
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and fold gently to coat all ingredients.
- Serve immediately on arugula or as a sandwich filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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