Quick and Simple Tuna and Garbanzo Salad
Ready in just 10 minutes, this Quick and Simple Tuna and Garbanzo Salad is your go-to recipe for a refreshing, protein-packed meal. Featuring tender canned tuna, hearty garbanzo beans, and crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. A zesty homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic ties everything together, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a burst of herbaceous flavor. Perfect as a light lunch, easy dinner, or make-ahead meal, this no-cook salad is both satisfying and versatile. Plus, it’s packed with healthy ingredients, making it an excellent choice for a wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired diet.
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Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
- 1 15-ounce can canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 large piece cucumber
- 0.25 medium piece red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Drain the canned tuna and garbanzo beans. Rinse the garbanzo beans under cold water to remove any excess salt or preservatives.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and roughly chop the fresh parsley.
Step 3
In a small bowl, make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the mixing bowl and gently toss to ensure everything is well coated.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Step 7
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (885.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 698.2 |
| Total Fat 34.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1913.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 82.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.2g | |
| Protein 21.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 194.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1506.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories