Best 4 Tuna And Chickpea Salad Recipes

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When looking for a light and refreshing meal, tuna and chickpea salad is a perfect option. It's also incredibly versatile, so you can customize it to your taste. If you're looking to add a bit of extra flavor, try adding some chopped red onion, celery, or cucumber. For a bit of a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce. And if you're looking for something a little more creamy, add a dollop of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt. No matter how you choose to make it, tuna and chickpea salad is a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.

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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

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.

TUNA, CHICKPEA, AND BEET SALAD



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This is an easy and tasty twist on tuna salad, using a vinaigrette (no mayo) and adding beets and chickpeas for a more substantial supper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cans (5 ounces each) light tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce, trimmed and cut into 1-inch wedges
3 ounces baby spinach (3 cups)
1 package (about 8 ounces) cooked beets, quartered
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Crusty bread, toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and oil. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing and stir remaining into tuna; season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss together romaine, spinach, beets, and chickpeas. Top with tuna and 1/4 cup dressing and serve with bread, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

TUNA AND CHICKPEA COUSCOUS SALAD



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Categories     Bean     Steam     Quick & Easy

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked couscous
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
8 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped small
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
2 cans good quality olive oil packed tuna, drained (water packed can be substituted)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2 quart sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, vinegar and curry power (or cumin if using). Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, chick peas, and flaked tuna and toss to coat. Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks. Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve right away, or chill well until ready to serve for maximum flavor.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use canned tuna packed in olive oil or water. If using tuna packed in water, add a tablespoon of olive oil to the salad.
  • Use fresh, cooked chickpeas for the best texture. If using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them well before adding them to the salad.
  • Chop the vegetables into small pieces so that they are easy to eat. You can also use a food processor to chop the vegetables.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or cilantro, to the salad for extra flavor.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Tuna and chickpea salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack. It is packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. This salad is also very versatile, and you can easily customize it to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give tuna and chickpea salad a try!

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