Description
A quick and nutritious salad featuring tuna and chickpeas, perfect for a casual lunch or light dinner, packed with flavor and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse your canned tuna and chickpeas in a colander.
- Chop your cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Mix together the drained tuna, chickpeas, and chopped vegetables in a large bowl.
- Add freshly chopped herbs and mix gently.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and drizzle over the salad.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
The salad flavors improve as they sit, so preparing it a few hours ahead is ideal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: tuna salad, chickpea salad, healthy recipe, quick meals, summer salad