Looking for a fast, filling, and seriously healthy meal? This Chickpea and Tuna Salad is your new best friend. It’s packed with protein to keep you going and tastes amazing. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, it comes together in minutes and uses simple ingredients you might already have.
Ingredients Needed
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (5 ounces) tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Step By Step Making
- In a medium bowl, add the rinsed and drained chickpeas. Lightly mash about half of them with a fork. This gives the salad a nice texture.
- Add the drained tuna to the bowl. Break it up into smaller pieces with the fork.
- Stir in the chopped celery and red onion.
- In a small separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Pour the yogurt mixture over the chickpea and tuna mixture.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your liking.
- Gently mix everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for later. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutritional Value
This delicious Chickpea and Tuna Salad offers approximately 35 grams of protein, around 350 calories, and about 20 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
Health Benefits
This salad is a fantastic source of lean protein, essential for building and repairing muscles. The chickpeas add fiber, which helps with digestion and keeps you feeling full longer. Tuna provides omega-3 fatty acids, known for their benefits to heart and brain health. Greek yogurt adds even more protein and a creamy texture without a lot of fat.
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