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Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad

A nutritious and protein-packed salad featuring tuna and garbanzo beans, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 can tuna drained and flaked
  • 1 can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. It's great for meal prep and can be served on its own or with pita bread.

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