Description
A flavorful and nutritious salad made with chickpeas, tuna, and fresh vegetables, dressed with a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas and tuna.
- Add the finely chopped red onion, celery, diced bell pepper, and chopped parsley into the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine the ingredients.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For an added kick, consider adding red pepper flakes or smoked paprika. Allow the salad to rest for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, chickpeas, tuna, healthy, quick meal