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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 large stalk celery diced
- 1 small red onion diced
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 bell pepper (any color) diced
- 12 ounces canned albacore tuna in water drained
- 2 1/2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
512mg
(21%)
Potassium
674mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3244IU
(65%)
Vitamin C
66mg
(73%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
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.