Best 8 Tuna And Chickpea Couscous Salad Recipes

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The combination of tuna and chickpeas in a couscous salad offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The tuna provides a delicate and flaky fishiness, while the chickpeas add a nutty and earthy note. The couscous, made from steamed semolina grains, ties the salad together with its fluffy and absorbent texture. This salad can be enjoyed as a refreshing lunch or dinner option, and can be easily adapted to suit various dietary needs and preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for tuna and chickpea couscous salad, offering a delicious and versatile meal that is sure to please your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

NO-MAYO TUNA COUSCOUS SALAD RECIPE



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Easy couscous salad recipe with tuna, beans and fresh vegetables and herbs. Super healthy and satisfying.

Provided by The Mediterranean Dish

Categories     Salad

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
8 oz grape tomatoes, halved
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/3 cup chopped red onions, PLUS a few onion slices for garnish
1/4 cup chopped chives
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, PLUS more for garnish
1 1/2 tbsp capers
2 5-oz cans quality Albacore tuna, drained
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and Pepper
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup quality extra virgin olive oil
2 soft-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
1 8.8-oz package Wild Garden Heat and Serve Couscous Pilaf

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the kidney beans, tomatoes, onions, chives, parsley and capers. Mix. Break the tuna up with a fork and add to the bean mixture.
  • Add the the spices, salt and pepper, vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil. Mix everything gently to combine. Set aside for a few minutes to the flavors combine.
  • Heat the Wild Garden Couscous Pilaf according to package instructions. This only takes 90 seconds in the microwave.
  • Transfer the couscous pilaf from package to a serving platter. Top with the tuna salad. Add boiled eggs and onion slices. Enjoy at room temperature.

TUNA AND CHICKPEA SALAD



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This chunky salad, courtesy of Laura Foster, Toronto, Ontario, is good by itself or over lettuce, with whole-grain crackers on the side.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (15.5 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 small onion, diced
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 cans (6 ounces each) solid white tuna, packed in olive oil, drained and flaked
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed, diced small onion, minced small garlic cloves, chopped fresh parsley, and olive oil and red-wine vinegar. Fold in solid white tuna packed in olive oil, drained and flaked. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 29 g

TUNA AND CHICKPEA SALAD



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Light and refreshing tuna salad that can be eaten as a main dish or served with pita chips as an appetizer. For meatier salad, add one more can of undrained tuna. You can also add drained, chopped artichoke hearts.

Provided by krissy g.

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can Italian tuna packed in olive oil, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives, chopped
¼ cup chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
½ red onion, chopped
lemon, juiced
¼ cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir the tuna, chickpeas, olives, parsley, red onion, lemon juice, and feta cheese together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 700.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups Israeli couscous (10 to 12 ounces)
2 (7-ounce) cans or jars Italian tuna, drained and flaked
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup good olive oil
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 cup pitted, oil-cured black olives, coarsely chopped (3 ounces)
1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, medium-diced (4 ounces)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chopped scallions (6-8 scallions)
1/4 cup julienned fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan. Add the couscous and reduce the heat to very low. Cover the pot and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until the couscous is just tender. (I pull the pot halfway off the heat.) Drain in a colander.
  • Meanwhile, combine the tuna, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, capers, olives, red peppers, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper in a large bowl. Pour the hot couscous into the mixture and stir well. Cover and set aside for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Just before serving, stir in the scallions, basil, juice of the 1/2 lemon, and 1 more teaspoon of salt. Taste for seasonings and serve warm or at room temperature.

TUNA & CHICKPEA SALAD



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Use chopped red onions and fresh parsley to put some color in this 15-minute Tuna & Chickpea Salad. Chickpeas are the star in this Healthy Living recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
2 cans (5 oz. each) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onions
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix first 3 ingredients until blended.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in medium bowl.
  • Add dressing mixture; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

CHICKPEA AND TUNA SALAD



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Found this in Lidia Italy at Home, and it looks easy so how can it be bad with these ingredients? For a taste of it on a bruschetta grill slices of country bread. Allow for cooling time. Update - I made this again the other night and use crushed red pepper flakes instead of black pepper and I too reduced the amount of oil that I used.Also, served it with avocado slices(drizzled with lime juice)on the side. Delicious!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Tuna

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed
salt, to taste for the chickpeas
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (to taste)
3 (6 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, well drained and broken into large flakes
1 medium red onions or 1 medium red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons
1/4 cup red wine vinegar (to taste)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently toss together the chickpeas, the tuna, onion slices, the olive oil, vinegar, chopped parsley and lots of freshly ground black pepper.
  • Add more olive oil, vinegar, or salt and pepper as you like.
  • Serve chilled.

COUSCOUS AND CHICKPEA SALAD



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Make and share this Couscous and Chickpea Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by harveyjc

Categories     Beans

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
225 g couscous
1 (440 g) can chickpeas
6 -8 spring onions
6 -8 sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons of fresh mint
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 lemon
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1 tablespoon clear honey
salt
fresh ground black pepper
75 ml olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring to the boil 400 ml of water the salt and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Stir in the couscous and take off the heat cover with the lid and leave for at least 5 minutes.
  • Prepar the dressing by combing the zest and juice of the lemon with the rest of the ingredients,mixing well and making sure all the honey has dissolved.
  • Fork through the Couscous turn out into a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas.Trim the spring onions then chop all the white and some of the green .Chop the sun dried tomatoes,mint and parsley . Mix these all into the couscous and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.3, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 985.8, Carbohydrate 79.3, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 6, Protein 13.9

CHICKPEA TUNA SALAD



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This is one of my favorite quick, wholesome, and flavorful recipes and a big hit with my kids. This chickpea tuna salad can be a main dish, or if you prefer without the meat, it makes a wonderful side dish as well.

Provided by cristianelima

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup chopped white onion
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chickpeas and tuna in a bowl. Add cherry tomatoes, onion, cilantro, oil, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 750.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful herbs, and good-quality canned tuna and chickpeas will make a big difference in the overall taste of the salad.
  • Don't overcook the couscous: Cook the couscous according to the package instructions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked couscous will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
  • Let the salad cool before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the salad with a variety of toppings: Some good options include fresh herbs, crumbled feta cheese, diced cucumber, or a squeeze of lemon juice.

Conclusion:

This tuna and chickpea couscous salad is a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a potluck. It is packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, and it is a great way to use up leftover tuna and chickpeas. With its bright and fresh flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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