Description
A delightful blend of nutritious chickpeas and tender tuna, this salad is perfect for a quick lunch or refined appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in olive oil, drained
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas and tuna, flaking the tuna gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpeas and tuna, gently folding until well coated.
- Add red onion and parsley, seasoning with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Let the salad rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a refreshing experience, chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving. Consider adding sliced cucumbers for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg