Chickpea 'Tuna' Salad
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Chickpea 'Tuna' Salad
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Chickpea 'Tuna' Salad mimics traditional tuna salad using mashed chickpeas combined with diced celery and shallots, coated in a creamy dressing of tahini, Greek yogurt, lemon juice and zest, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill. The result is a tangy, textured salad with herbaceous notes, suitable for sandwiches or as a salad topping.
Description
This salad starts by mashing canned chickpeas with some of their liquid to achieve the desired chunkiness. Celery and shallots add crispness and mild onion flavor. The dressing blends tahini for richness, Greek yogurt for creaminess and tang, lemon for brightness, and Dijon mustard for a slight sharpness. Fresh dill provides an aromatic herbal finish.
Mixing the dressing into the chickpeas creates a balanced texture and flavor reminiscent of tuna salad without fish. The salad can be served immediately or chilled for up to three days, making it convenient for meal prep or packed lunches.
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Ingredients
- 2 ounce chickpeas canned
- 2 celery diced, stalks
- 1 shallot diced
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- Zest and juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Rinse and drain chickpeas, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the liquid from the can. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas and reserved liquid. Use a potato masher to mash the chickpeas to your desired consistency. Add celery and shallots and fold until incorporated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper. When the dressing is smooth, pour over the chickpeas, then sprinkle with dill. Mix together until combined. Serve immediately, or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
408kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
211mg
(9%)
Potassium
706mg
(15%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
91IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
135mg
(14%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 706mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 91IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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