Description
Indulge in a burst of flavor with this Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich tuna, fiber-filled garbanzo beans, and fresh veggies, this salad is not only visually stunning but also quick to prepare. Tossed in a zesty dressing, it’s an enticing option for lunch, picnics, or potlucks that will leave everyone craving seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12 oz) can high-quality tuna packed in water, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna and rinsed garbanzo beans. Break up large chunks of tuna gently with a fork.
- Add Fresh Vegetables: Stir in cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley until well mixed.
- Create Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad mix and toss lightly.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg