Description
A vibrant, creamy salad where chickpeas and tuna blend harmoniously with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by placing the drained tuna and rinsed chickpeas into a large mixing bowl. Break apart the tuna with a fork, creating a lovely blend of flakiness.
- Dice your red onion, bell pepper, and celery, then add them to the bowl.
- Drizzle in the olive oil and the fresh lemon juice.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, mixing until all ingredients are combined thoroughly.
- If desired, finish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Make-ahead for optimal flavor. Gently mix to maintain the integrity of chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg