Garbanzo Bean Salad with Tuna and Creamy Lemon Dressing
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Garbanzo Bean Salad with Tuna and Creamy Lemon Dressing is the perfect recipe for a quick, nutritious meal. Featuring tender garbanzo beans, flaky tuna soaked in olive oil, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and fragrant parsley, this salad is a feast of textures and colors. The creamy lemon dressing—made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of garlic—brings the entire dish together with its tangy, velvety touch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this high-protein, gluten-free salad is ideal for a light lunch, flavorful appetizer, or satisfying dinner. Serve it slightly chilled to enhance its refreshing taste, and enjoy a healthy, easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 425 grams canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 150 grams canned tuna in olive oil, drained
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.25 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 30 grams parsley, chopped
- 60 grams plain Greek yogurt
- 30 grams mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained garbanzo beans, tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the creamy lemon dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl.
Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual plates.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes for a chilled salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.7 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 2450 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.2 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 77.3 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 366 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 2224 mg | 47% | |
*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.
