Description
A healthy and flavorful Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad combining protein-rich tuna, creamy chickpeas, and a zesty dressing with fresh dill, perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground preferred for more flavor)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (Hellmann’s preferred)
- A few dashes hot sauce (optional, to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Salad
- 1 tbsp capers (drained)
- 1 can tuna (packed in water, drained well)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tbsp minced red onion
- 3 tbsp celery (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional hot sauce. Whisk thoroughly until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Prepare the Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Optionally, peel off any loose skins and mash some chickpeas with a fork to improve salad binding, then transfer to a medium bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: To the bowl with chickpeas, add the drained tuna, finely chopped celery, minced red onion, drained capers, and fresh dill. Pour the prepared dressing over these ingredients and stir gently until evenly combined and coated.
- Serve the Salad: Serve the salad as desired—inside a sandwich or wrap, atop a bed of arugula, or alongside your favorite crackers. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Peeling chickpeas is optional but helps create a creamier texture.
- Add diced cucumbers or cherry tomatoes for extra freshness and crunch.
- Use fresh dill for best aroma, but dried dill can be used if fresh is unavailable.
- Adjust hot sauce amount according to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
