Quick and Simple Tuna and Garbanzo Salad
Ready in just 10 minutes, this Quick and Simple Tuna and Garbanzo Salad is your go-to recipe for a refreshing, protein-packed meal. Featuring tender canned tuna, hearty garbanzo beans, and crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. A zesty homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic ties everything together, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a burst of herbaceous flavor. Perfect as a light lunch, easy dinner, or make-ahead meal, this no-cook salad is both satisfying and versatile. Plus, it’s packed with healthy ingredients, making it an excellent choice for a wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired diet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
- 1 15-ounce can canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 large piece cucumber
- 0.25 medium piece red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and garbanzo beans. Rinse the garbanzo beans under cold water to remove any excess salt or preservatives.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and roughly chop the fresh parsley.
In a small bowl, make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the mixing bowl and gently toss to ensure everything is well coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.0 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1913 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.3 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.5 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1507 mg | 32% | |
*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.
