Description
This Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed meal loaded with Mediterranean flavors. It’s quick to make, perfect for meal prep, and ideal for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 can tuna (packed in water, drained well)
- 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 3 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained (or chopped olives)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- A few dashes hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and hot sauce until smooth.
2. Drain and rinse chickpeas, then pat dry with a towel. Mash a few lightly with a fork for better texture.
3. In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, tuna, celery, onion, capers, and dill.
4. Pour dressing over the salad and stir gently until evenly coated.
5. Serve chilled, in a wrap, over greens, or with whole-grain crackers.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute mayonnaise with mashed avocado.
Swap tuna for canned salmon or cooked white fish for variety.
Chickpeas can be replaced with white beans like cannellini for a softer texture.
Add chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Salad, Healthy
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg