Description
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with this refreshing Lemon Tahini Chickpea Tuna Salad. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas and tuna, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy tahini dressing, this salad is a nutritious option for lunch or dinner. Perfect for gatherings or an easy weeknight meal, each bite offers a delightful symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, packed in water or olive oil, drained
- 2 medium fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas and drained tuna; break the tuna into smaller pieces.
- Add chopped cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. If too thick, add water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg