Description
A quick, nutritious salad made with canned tuna, garbanzo beans, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a satisfying meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can tuna in water or oil
- 1 can garbanzo beans, drained
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna and garbanzo beans.
- In a large bowl, combine the tuna and beans gently.
- Chop your fresh vegetables into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Finish with chopped herbs and optionally some seeds for crunch.
- Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving to meld the flavors.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to taste; don’t overdress the salad to keep it fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tuna salad, garbanzo bean salad, quick meal, healthy snacks, Mediterranean recipes