Description
This vibrant chickpea tuna salad is a protein-packed delight, blending fresh flavors and textures for a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (5 oz) good-quality tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas and drained tuna.
- Add diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, and parsley; mix gently.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the salad and drizzle with olive oil; stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added creaminess, mix in avocado or vegan mayo. - Customize with your favorite veggies or swap lemon juice for lime juice for a different zest. - Serve on whole-grain bread or lettuce wraps for a refreshing twist.