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Chickpea Tuna Salad
Easy to make tuna salad made with chickpeas, celery, olives, tomatoes, spinach and tossed in a delicious homemade dressing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 300 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 1 Medium garlic clove
- 3 Tbsp olive oil (extra-virgin)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ Tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of sea salt
For the Salad:
- 7 oz Water Packed Tuna, one can (drained)
- 14 oz Chickpeas, one can rinsed, and drained
- 2 Cups baby spinach (loosely packed, and chopped)
- 3 talks celery (chopped)
- 3/4 Cup olives
- 2 prigs onions (finely sliced)
- 10 cherry tomatoes (or baby tomatoes, quartered)
Instructions
- Peel the garlic and grate using a hand grater.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and seasonings; Whisk vigorously until fully incorporated and forms an emulsion.
- Add grated garlic, whisk again, and set aside. Combine the drained tuna and chickpeas to a bowl.
- Add spinach, celery, green onions, olives, and tomatoes.
- Pour the dressing on top and toss to combine and coat. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Substitutes:
- Storage:
- Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. We do not recommend freezing.
- Use any other greens in place of spinach
- Any Olives you have handy will work
- Tuna in oil is also ok to use
- Lime or Lemons
Nutrition Information
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
898mg
(37%)
Potassium
525mg
(15%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1863IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 898mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 525mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1863IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.