Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad, a delightful dish that seamlessly combines the protein-rich goodness of tuna with the hearty texture of garbanzo beans. This quick and nutritious salad is perfect for lunch, picnics, or a light dinner, making it an ideal choice for busy individuals and families. With fresh herbs and zesty dressing, each bite is a burst of flavor. Enjoy it on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or with crunchy crackers for an easy meal that’s both satisfying and good for you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 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
- Optional: chopped capers, green olives, or relish
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.
- In another bowl, combine chickpeas and flaked tuna. Stir in celery, red onion, dill, and choice of capers or olives.
- Pour dressing over salad mixture and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Serve on arugula or whole-grain bread, or alongside whole-grain crackers.
- 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: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg