Description
A quick, no-cook salad packed with protein and fiber from tuna and garbanzo beans, dressed in a light lemon-Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for lunches or light dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5-6 ounces each) chunk light tuna in water, drained well
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional additions: 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper (any color), 1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes, a pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1. In a medium bowl, add the drained tuna. Use a fork to flake it into smaller pieces.
- 2. Add the rinsed and drained garbanzo beans to the bowl with the tuna.
- 3. Stir in the finely chopped celery, red onion, and fresh parsley.
- 4. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5. Pour the dressing over the tuna and garbanzo bean mixture.
- 6. Gently toss everything together until well combined and all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- 7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
- 8. If adding optional ingredients, gently fold them in at this stage.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Stir well before serving as dressing may separate. Best served cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 250-300 (will vary based on exact ingredients and quantities)
- Sugar: Approx. 3-5g
- Sodium: Approx. 300-500mg (will vary based on canned tuna)
- Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 15-20g
- Fiber: Approx. 5-7g
- Protein: Approx. 25-30g