Description
A quick and healthy salad combining tuna and garbanzo beans, perfect for busy lunches or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can solid white tuna
- 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon or 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Drain the tuna and rinse the chickpeas. Chop your chosen vegetables and herbs.
- Combine the base: In a large bowl, mix together the tuna and garbanzo beans. Be gentle, so the tuna stays fluffy.
- Add the veggies: Toss in the chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
- Add aromatics and seasoning: Add minced garlic and freshly chopped herbs, followed by a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix well: Using a gentle hand, fold all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Chill or serve: You can serve it right away or let it sit in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
- Garnish and enjoy: Adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
For substitutions, use canned salmon or roasted chicken if preferred. Keep the salad chilled if not serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: tuna, garbanzo beans, salad, quick meal, healthy recipe