Chickpea Tuna Salad

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    360 kcal

Chickpea Tuna Salad

An easy chickpea tuna salad that's filled with bright flavor and fresh ingredients like tomatoes and bell pepper. Canned tuna has never been so delicious!

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For the Chickpea Tuna Salad:

  • ½ red onion thinly sliced, about 1/2 cup, small
  • 1 chickpeas rinsed and drained, 15-ounce can, reduced sodium
  • 1 pint tomatoes halved, cherry or grape
  • cucumber halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices (I leave the peel on, large, seedless English
  • 1 red bell pepper cored and cut into 1/4 inch strips, then cut into halves (or thirds if very long)
  • 12 ounces albacore tuna wild caught if possible, solid pack in water
  • 3 cups arugula
  • 1/4  cup parsley finely chopped
  • ¼ cup feta cheese

For the Dressing:

  • ¼ cup lemon juice from about 1 large lemon, freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground

Instructions

  1. Place the red onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad (this preserves its flavor but takes off some of the harshness...and the continual red onion aftertaste).
  2. To a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, and bell pepper. Drain the tuna and flake into the bowl. Add the arugula.
  3. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. (You can also shake them all together in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid). Drizzle enough over the salad to moisten it, then toss to coat. Sprinkle the feta and parsley over the top, then toss lightly again. Taste and add additional salt, pepper, or dressing as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • To Store: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. The arugula does wilt as it sits, so if you'd like to preserve its texture, store the arugula separately, then mix it with only the portion of the chickpea/tuna mixture you plan to eat that day. I also like to wake up my leftovers with a little extra dressing or squirt of lemon juice and a pinch of kosher salt.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 4), about 2 cups with all dressing added Calories 360kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 360 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 4), about 2 cups with all dressing added
Calories 360kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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