Pesto Tuna Chickpea Salad
Brighten up your meal prep routine with this vibrant and protein-packed Pesto Tuna Chickpea Salad! Combining tender canned tuna, hearty chickpeas, and the bold flavors of basil pesto, this no-cook recipe is as easy to make as it is satisfying. Fresh bursts of cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty lemon juice bring balance and brightness to every bite, while a hint of red onion and optional parsley add extra layers of flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free and dairy-free salad is perfect as a quick lunch, light main dish, or a flavorful side for any occasion. Plus, it stays fresh in the fridge, making it an ideal meal prep option. Packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s a healthy, Mediterranean-inspired delight that’s sure to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in olive oil or water)
- 1.5 cups cooked or canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 0.25 cups store-bought or homemade basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
Open the canned tuna and drain any excess liquid if necessary.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna, chickpeas, and pesto. Use a fork to gently flake the tuna and mix everything together.
Add the lemon juice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley (if using). Stir to combine.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the quantities if desired.
If the mixture feels too dry, drizzle in a teaspoon of olive oil and mix again for added moisture.
Serve the salad immediately as a main dish or side, or refrigerate it for up to 2 days for meal prep. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
951 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.2 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1576 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.4 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.6 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 321 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 1865 mg | 40% | |
*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.
