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Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad

Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad

This Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad is a quick, nutritious dish that's perfect for lunch, combining tuna, chickpeas, and a zesty dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: LUNCH IDEAS
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can tuna in water, drained
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 3 tablespoon finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoon minced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • a few dashes hot sauce optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

How to Make Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, and hot sauce until smooth and creamy.
  2. Rinse and dry the canned chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess salt. If you like, gently mash some of the chickpeas in a medium bowl.
  3. Add the drained tuna, chopped celery, minced red onion, capers, and fresh dill into the bowl with the chickpeas.
  4. Pour the dressing over the mixture and stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Serve your Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad in a way that excites you, whether in a sandwich, wrap, or over greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Chill the salad for about 15 minutes before serving for better flavor melding.

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