Mediterranean-Chickpea-Tuna-Salad Recipe | High protein, Ready in 10 minutes
Chickpea and tuna salad is an easy-to-make salad that comes together in around 10 minutes with no cooking required. The result is a tasty and filling tuna salad that is loaded with nutrients and provides a slow release of energy, keeping you energized for longer during a busy day!
Equipment
- large Glass bowl
- Salad serving spoons
- Serving platter
- Cutting board and sharp knife
Ingredients
For the salad
- 15 oz. 400g can of Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 5 oz. 140g Canned tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- Handful of cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup olives halved
- 2 tablespoons Capers small
- 3 tablespoons of Giant Capers called ‘alcaparrones’ in Spanish
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
_For the dressing
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano organic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain a can of chickpeas. Add to a large bowl15 oz. 400g can of Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Drain off excess water from tuna.1 5 oz. 140g Canned tuna in water, drained
- Add tuna, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion, olives, and capers into a large mixing bowl.1 cup cucumber, Handful of cherry tomatoes, 1/2 red onion, 1/3 cup olives, 2 tablespoons Capers, 3 tablespoons of Giant Capers, 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- In a small bowl, add olive oil and lemon juice and give it a mix. Add the oregano, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and season to taste. Mix well.3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 lemon, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp Dijon Mustard, 1 tsp Dried Oregano, Salt and pepper to taste
- Pour dressing and pour over salad. Lightly toss salad and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
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Notes
Cooking tips:
- We use tuna in water as it drains easily and allows for the dressing flavors to soak into the tuna. Tuna preserved in water is also healthier than tuna preserved in oil (sunflower or olive oil).
- Use dried chickpeas instead of canned if you prefer. Allow more time and be sure to prepare the chickpeas before using them. See notes below on how to prepare dried chickpeas.