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Chickpea Tuna Salad

Ultimate Chickpea Tuna Salad for a Healthy Twist

This Chickpea Tuna Salad combines creamy chickpeas with tuna, celery, and red onions for a quick, healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Canned Chickpeas Rinse well for a better flavor
  • 1 can Flaked Tuna Drained
  • ½ cup Celery Finely diced
  • ¼ cup Red Onion Chopped and soaked in water briefly
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Substitute with vegan mayo if desired
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Or yellow mustard
  • ½ unit Lemon Juice Fresh juice recommended
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential for seasoning
Optional Add-ins
  • to taste Capers Briny flavor complementing the salad
  • to taste Olives Choose your favorite variety
  • to taste Fresh Dill Chopped for a fragrant touch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander
  • Fork
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Open the can of chickpeas, drain them, and rinse under cold water. Pat them dry.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, gently mash half of the chickpeas with a fork.
  4. Add the flaked tuna, diced celery, and chopped red onion to the bowl.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and fold gently.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad can be enjoyed on its own, in a sandwich, or over greens. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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