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Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad

Delicious Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad for Quick Healthy Meals

Quick and nutritious Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad is a delightful blend of flavors, perfect for healthy meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Canned Tuna can use canned salmon or crumbled tempeh for a plant-based option
  • 1 can Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) can substitute with white beans like cannellini
  • 1 cup Celery can substitute with diced bell peppers
  • 1 small Onion may substitute with green onions
  • 1 tablespoon Capers (or Olives) use according to preference
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill parsley can be used as an alternative
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise can replace with mashed avocado
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil optional for lighter dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard yellow mustard can be used
  • to taste Salt and Pepper season to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • can opener

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Open and drain a can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and rinse them under cold water. Pat the chickpeas dry with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, add the rinsed chickpeas, one can of drained tuna, diced celery, finely chopped onion, and a tablespoon of capers or olives. Toss in 2 tablespoons of fresh dill.
  4. Optionally, take a fork and gently mash a portion of the chickpeas while leaving some intact for texture.
  5. Pour the prepared dressing over your salad mixture and gently fold until each ingredient is evenly coated.
  6. Your Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad is ready to serve! Enjoy immediately or store for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This salad is meal prep friendly and can be customized with additional ingredients like diced bell peppers or cucumbers for crunch.

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