Garbanzo or chickpea salad with avocado and tuna fish
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 portions
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Cuisine
South American
Garbanzo or chickpea salad with avocado and tuna fish
Description
The Garbanzo or chickpea salad with avocado and tuna fish combines pantry staples like canned chickpeas and tuna with fresh ingredients such as avocado, tomato, and red onion. The lemon mustard cilantro dressing provides a bright, tangy complement that binds the salad together. The creamy diced avocado adds richness, balancing the briny tuna and slightly sweet tomatoes. Ingredients are gently mixed to preserve the texture, and the salad can be served immediately for a fresh flavor or refrigerated for a short time with avocado added just before serving to maintain its color and texture.
The salad pairs well with crackers or as a topping for crisp lettuce leaves, making it suitable for a snack, lunch, or light dinner. The use of canned ingredients speeds preparation without sacrificing the freshness contributed by the herbs and vegetables.
Ingredients
Simple lemon mustard cilantro dressing:
- lemon about ¼ cup, juice from 1 large
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the chickpea salad:
- 1 garbanzo beans canned 15 oz, cooked, drained or chickpeas
- 1 tuna fish canned 5 oz, drained
- ½ red onion diced, medium sized
- 2 tomato diced, medium sized ripe
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted and diced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
To serve:
- lettuce leaves and/or
- crackers and/or
Instructions
- Place the lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, cilantro, salt and pepper in a small jar, close tight and shake until the ingredients are well mixed.
- Combine the chickpeas, tuna fish, diced red onion, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado in a large bowl; add the lemon mustard cilantro dressing and mix.
- The salad can be served immediately or refrigerated until ready to serve – if preparing ahead of time add the diced avocado right before serving.
- Serve the chickpea avocado salad alone or on top of lettuce leaves. Can also be served as an appetizer dish with crackers/toast.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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