Description
A healthy and flavorful Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad combining protein-rich tuna and chickpeas with a tangy homemade dressing, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a light meal served over greens.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground preferred for more flavor)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (Hellmann’s preferred)
- 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 for best flavor and aroma)
- 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tbsp minced red onion (adds a sharp, fresh bite)
- 3 tbsp celery (finely chopped for a nice crunch)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, and hot sauce if using. Whisk these ingredients together until smooth and well combined to create a flavorful dressing.
- Prepare the Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Optionally, peel and discard any loose skins from the chickpeas. Transfer the chickpeas to a medium bowl and mash a portion with a fork according to preference to help the salad bind better.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the drained tuna, finely chopped celery, minced red onion, capers, and fresh dill into the bowl with the chickpeas. Pour the prepared dressing over the mixture. Gently stir everything together until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing and evenly combined.
- Serve Your Chickpea and Tuna Salad: Serve the salad as desired—inside a sandwich or wrap, atop a bed of arugula or other greens, or paired with your favorite crackers. Enjoy this versatile, healthy dish!
Notes
- Peeling chickpeas is optional but can make the texture smoother.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity to your preferred spice level.
- For extra crunch, add diced cucumber or bell peppers.
- Use fresh lemon juice for better flavor compared to bottled.
- This salad can be refrigerated for up to 2 days for meal prep.
- Mayonnaise can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
