10 Minute Chickpea Tuna Salad
Enjoy this 10 Minute Chickpea Tuna Salad for a wholesome, make-ahead lunch or satiating snack. Easy to make and filled with protein-rich ingredients, this tuna and chickpea salad will bring freshness and variety to your healthy meal routine.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp.mayonnaise or plain greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp.fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp.dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp.each kosher salt and black pepper (or more to taste)
- a few dashes of hot sauce (such as tabasco or cholula) (optional)
- 1can chickpeas
- 1can tuna (packed in water), drained
- 3 tbsp.finely chopped celery
- 2 tbsp.minced red onion
- 2 tbsp.finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp.roughly chopped capers, green olives, or relish
- serve over arugula with a drizzle of olive oil, or spread on whole-grain bread for a sandwich, or simply enjoy with whole-grain crackers or pita chips
Directions
- 1
Combine mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and hot sauce (if using) in a small bowl; whisk to combine.
- 2
Drain and rinse chickpeas, and dry with a clean kitchen towel. If desired, peel and discard loose skins, and transfer chickpeas to a medium bowl. (I like to mash some of the chickpeas with a fork to help the salad better stick together, however this is optional.)Add tuna, celery, onion, capers (or olives), fresh dill, and dressing; stir to combine. Serve in a sandwich or wrap, over a bed of arugula, or with crackers.