Simple Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad
A vibrant, quick salad packed with protein and nutrients, perfect for warm days or busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Protein-rich
Ingredients
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- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 1 can of garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your workspace by washing your vegetables.
- Drain the tuna and rinse the garbanzo beans.
- Chop the red onion and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the drained tuna and garbanzo beans in a bowl, folding in the diced vegetables.
- Dress the salad with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then toss.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for 20-30 minutes for better flavor (optional).
Notes
Add feta cheese or serve on a bed of mixed greens for an extra layer of freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tuna salad, garbanzo beans, quick meal, healthy salad, protein-rich recipe