Description
A refreshing, protein-packed dish combining chickpeas and tuna with zesty lemon, perfect for light lunches or summer picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can tuna (drained)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 stalk celery (diced)
- 1/4 red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or vegan mayo
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse chickpeas under cold water and drain well.
- In a bowl, mash half the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher.
- Add drained tuna, diced celery, red onion, parsley, and lemon juice; mix until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize with your favorite veggies like bell peppers or cucumbers. Swap chickpeas for white beans or add diced avocado for creaminess.