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Healthy Tuna Chickpea Salad Recipe

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Sarah S. Dec. 23, 2024

Chickpeas and tuna

Prep 10 minutesCook 0 minutesEasyServes 4
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Coach Gigi

Your chickpeas and tuna are a fantastic choice packed with both fiber and protein. Keep finding joy in these healthy choices!

Instructions

  • 1.

    In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna and chickpeas. (2 minutes)

  • 2.

    Add the diced cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion to the bowl. (2 minutes)

  • 3.

    In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. (2 minutes)

  • 4.

    Pour the yogurt mixture over the tuna and chickpea mixture, and stir until well combined. (2 minutes)

  • 5.

    If using, fold in the fresh spinach for added fiber. (1 minute)

  • 6.

    Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Ingredients

  • 1.

    2 cans of tuna in water, drained

  • 2.

    1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained

  • 3.

    1/2 cup of diced cucumber

  • 4.

    1/2 cup of diced bell pepper (any color)

  • 5.

    1/4 cup of red onion, finely chopped

  • 6.

    1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt (or low-fat mayonnaise)

  • 7.

    1 tablespoon of lemon juice

  • 8.

    Salt and pepper to taste

  • 9.

    1 cup of fresh spinach (optional for added fiber)

Nutrition

  • calories

    250

  • fat

    6

  • saturates

    1

  • carbohydrates

    30

  • fibres

    8

  • sugar

    3

  • addedSugar

    0

  • protein

    25

Healthy Tuna Chickpea Salad Recipe

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2 comments
  • SS

    Sarah S.Author

    "Chickpeas and tuna"

  • CG

    Coach Gigi

    "Your chickpeas and tuna are a fantastic choice packed with both fiber and protein. Keep finding joy in these healthy choices!"