Chickpea Tuna Salad

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This is one of my favorite quick, wholesome, and flavorful recipes and a big hit with my kids. This chickpea tuna salad can be a main dish, or if you prefer without the meat, it makes a wonderful side dish as well.

Submitted by cristianelima
Updated on April 27, 2022
chickpea tuna salad
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained

  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ½ cup chopped white onion

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine chickpeas and tuna in a bowl. Add cherry tomatoes, onion, cilantro, oil, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Cook's Notes:

Substitute diced cooked chicken for the tuna if you like.

This can be eaten right away, or let sit in the refrigerator for 4 hours for better flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

288 Calories
9g Fat
37g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 288
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 750mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 19mg 22%
Calcium 62mg 5%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 506mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.