Chickpea Tuna Salad
If you ask me, this herby and bright Chickpea Tuna Salad is right up there with the classic Niçoise in terms of flavor and composition.
Ingredients
- 1 chickpeas rinsed and drained, canned 15-ounce
- 1 celery diced, large stalk
- 1 red onion diced, small
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 1 bell pepper diced, any color
- 12 ounces albacore tuna drained, canned, in water
- 2 1/2 cups spinach fresh
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add chickpeas and mash them slightly. Then, add cherry tomatoes, celery, bell pepper, onions, drained tuna, spinach, and half of the feta cheese.
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Add the dressing to the large bowl. Toss ingredients to coat evenly. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and remaining feta cheese before serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 674mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3244IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.