Description
A quick, no-cook salad featuring tuna and chickpeas with crisp vegetables, tossed in a lemon-olive oil dressing for a refreshing and protein-rich meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 1 can of garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup of diced red onion
- 1/4 cup of diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the drained tuna and garbanzo beans in a large bowl.
- Add the diced red onion, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
For best flavor, add parsley just before serving to keep it fresh. Great for meal prep and can be served on a bed of greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 30mg