Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad Recipe
A healthy and flavorful Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad combining protein-rich tuna and chickpeas with fresh herbs and a zesty homemade dressing. This versatile salad is perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner, served in sandwiches, wraps, or alongside greens and crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground preferred)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (Hellmann’s recommended)
- A few dashes hot sauce (optional, to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Salad
- 1 tbsp capers (drained)
- 1 can tuna (packed in water, drained well)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tbsp minced red onion
- 3 tbsp celery (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, and hot sauce if using until smooth and well combined to create a flavorful dressing.
- Prepare the Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly, then pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel. Optionally, peel any loose skins from the chickpeas and transfer them to a medium bowl. Mash some of the chickpeas with a fork if you prefer a creamier texture to help the salad bind.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the drained tuna, chopped celery, minced red onion, drained capers, and fresh dill to the bowl with the chickpeas. Pour the prepared dressing over the mixture and gently stir everything together until well combined and coated evenly with the dressing.
- Serve Your Chickpea and Tuna Salad: Serve the salad as desired—inside sandwiches or wraps, over a bed of fresh arugula, or alongside your favorite crackers. Enjoy the fresh, bright flavors and satisfying textures of this healthy dish!
Notes
- For extra texture, consider adding chopped cucumbers or cherry tomatoes.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level or omit it entirely.
- Peeling chickpeas is optional but helps in achieving a smoother salad texture.
- Best served chilled, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
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