Chickpea Tuna Salad
Fresh, flavorful, and protein-packed, this Chickpea Tuna Salad is a quick and nutritious meal option perfect for busy days. Combining tender canned chickpeas and flaky tuna with crisp veggies like celery, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes, this no-cook salad delivers a satisfying crunch in every bite. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, each ingredient is perfectly balanced to create a dish that’s light yet hearty. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad makes an ideal lunch, dinner, or even meal prep option, and it’s easy to customize with your favorite herbs and seasonings. Packed with fiber, omega-3s, and vibrant flavors, this Chickpea Tuna Salad is a refreshing and wholesome way to eat healthy without sacrificing taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can (drained and rinsed) canned chickpeas
- 1 5-ounce can (drained) canned tuna (packed in water)
- 1 medium (diced) celery stalk
- 0.25 medium (finely chopped) red onion
- 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium (diced) English cucumber
- 0.25 cup (finely chopped) fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly and place them into a large mixing bowl.
Drain the canned tuna and flake it into smaller pieces using a fork, then add it to the bowl with the chickpeas.
Dice the celery stalk, finely chop the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the cucumber. Add these to the bowl with the chickpeas and tuna.
Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle it into the salad mixture.
In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea and tuna mixture, then gently toss everything together until all ingredients are well coated in the dressing.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Serve the Chickpea Tuna Salad immediately or refrigerate it for up to 3 days for a chilled option. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.2 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 3001 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.9 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 57.5 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1745 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
