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Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad

Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad for a Quick Energizing Lunch

A vibrant, protein-packed salad featuring tuna and garbanzo beans, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Canned Tuna or substitute with canned salmon or cooked flaked white fish
  • 1 can Garbanzo Beans can be swapped with cannellini or navy beans
  • 1 cup Celery chopped
  • 1 small Onion diced, red onion for milder taste
  • 2 tablespoons Capers or olives
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill can be substituted with parsley or chives
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt; use mashed avocado for dairy-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil adjust for desired consistency
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Hot Sauce optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Steps to Prepare
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or mashed avocado), olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and hot sauce until smooth.
  2. Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans under cool water and pat them dry.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, canned tuna, chopped celery, diced onion, capers (or olives), and fresh dill; stir gently to combine.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Serve the salad in a sandwich, on arugula, or with crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, allow the salad to sit for 10-15 minutes after dressing to let the flavors meld.

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