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Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad

Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad

Discover the delightful flavors of our Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad, a vibrant dish that transforms your lunch or dinner into a nutritious celebration. This protein-packed salad combines tender tuna and hearty garbanzo beans with fresh vegetables and zesty dressing, creating a refreshing meal that’s quick to prepare. Perfect for busy days, potlucks, or meal prep, it can be served on a bed of greens, as a sandwich filling, or enjoyed alongside whole-grain crackers. With its mix of textures and flavors, this salad is not just satisfying but also an excellent way to fuel your day.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 can chickpeas (15 oz)
  • 1 can tuna packed in water (5 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and hot sauce until smooth.
  2. Rinse and drain chickpeas thoroughly. Flake drained tuna into small pieces.
  3. Add chickpeas, tuna, celery, red onion, dill, and capers (or olives/relish) to the dressing. Gently fold to combine.
  4. Serve immediately on arugula or as a sandwich filling.
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For added crunch and flavor, feel free to incorporate diced cucumbers or bell peppers. This salad tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for about 30 minutes.