Description
Elevate your lunch with this Protein-Packed Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad, a delightful mix of tender tuna, hearty garbanzo beans, and fresh vegetables. Ready in just 15 minutes, it offers a burst of flavors that will keep you craving more. Perfect for busy weekdays or casual gatherings, this versatile salad can be enjoyed warm or cold. Packed with protein, it?s a nutritious meal that doesn’t compromise on taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) chunk light tuna in water
- 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna and rinse the garbanzo beans under cold water.
- Dice the cherry tomatoes and cucumber; finely chop the red onion and parsley.
- In a large bowl, combine tuna, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about an hour for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg