Mediterranean Chickpea Tuna Salad Recipe
A refreshing and protein-packed Mediterranean Chickpea Tuna Salad featuring chickpeas, tuna, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, this salad combines wholesome ingredients with vibrant flavors for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 15 oz. chickpeas, drained and rinsed (1 can)
- 5 oz. albacore or skipjack tuna, liquid drained (1 can)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced
- 1/3 cup cucumber, sliced
- 2 tbsp red onion, sliced or diced
- 2 tbsp feta cheese
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (or more to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the drained chickpeas, tuna, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley into a large mixing bowl.
- Add Dressing and Toss: Pour the fresh lemon juice and olive oil over the salad ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to your taste, then gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
- Adjust Flavors and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust the lemon juice, salt, or pepper as desired for brightness and seasoning. Serve immediately or chill for a short time before enjoying.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor in the dressing.
- Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving to meld the flavors more deeply.
- Substitute feta cheese with a dairy-free alternative to make this salad vegan-friendly (though tuna is not vegan).
- Drain the tuna well to avoid watery salad.
Keywords: Mediterranean salad, chickpea tuna salad, healthy tuna recipes, quick lunch salad, no-cook salad, protein salad
