Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad combining protein-packed tuna with wholesome chickpeas and vibrant veggies, ideal for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup of Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the tuna, chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, and feta cheese. Mix gently to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your Mediterranean salad!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating your chickpeas in lemon juice and olive oil for an hour before adding to the salad. Vegan option: substitute tuna with mashed avocado and omit feta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg