Description
A delightful salad that combines tuna and garbanzo beans with fresh vegetables, packed with protein and flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 1 can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients listed above.
- Dice the red onion, cucumber, and bell pepper into small, uniform pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna and rinsed garbanzo beans. Add the diced vegetables and chopped parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well-coated.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving chilled.
Notes
This salad is great for meal prep and can be made a day ahead. It is also gluten-free and can be adapted with various substitutions as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 30mg