Ultimate Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad
A vibrant twist on classic tuna salad, combining chickpeas, tuna, fresh dill, and a tangy dressing for a nutritious and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can tuna (packed in water, drained well)
- 3 tbsp celery (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp minced red onion
- 1 tbsp capers (drained)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Hot sauce to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the chickpeas: Rinse and thoroughly dry the chickpeas. You can choose to peel away any loose skins and mash a portion of them with a fork to create a better binding texture for the salad.
- Combine the ingredients: Place the prepared chickpeas in a bowl with the drained tuna, celery, onion, capers, and dill.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and fold gently until every ingredient is perfectly coated.
- Serve your salad: Enjoy immediately in a wrap, over a bed of fresh greens like arugula, or as a dip with your favorite crackers.
Notes
This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For a healthier sandwich, use whole-grain wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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