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Chickpea 'Tuna' Salad

Delicious chickpea 'tuna' salad recipe with healthy ingredients like Greek yogurt, fresh vegetables and herbs, and chickpeas. It's a quick lunch and a delicious change from a traditional fish or chicken salad.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 408 kcal
Course: Salad , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ounce can chickpeas
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 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 chopped fresh dill

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 408kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 211mg (9%) Potassium 706mg (20%) 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

% 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.