Best 6 Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad Recipes

Tuna garbanzo bean salad is a delightful and versatile dish perfect for a variety of occasions. Packed with protein and healthy fats from the tuna and garbanzo beans, this salad is a great source of energy and essential nutrients. Whether you're looking for a refreshing lunch or a light and healthy dinner, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect tuna garbanzo bean salad. We'll provide you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and delicious variations to make your salad unique and flavorful.

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TUNA AND BEAN SALAD

Tuna and Bean Salad image

This is a mainstay in my house, something you can always throw together for an easy light meal. The authentic version would call for tuna packed in olive oil, but I actually prefer water-packed tuna. The salad packs a lot of protein, not just from the beans, but also from the tuna, which is also an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 15m

Yield Serves 2 as a main dish, 4 as a starter

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 small or 1/2 medium red onion, peeled and very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 (6 1/2-ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans or borlotti beans, drained through a strainer and rinsed
3 fresh sage leaves, slivered
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small or medium garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon plain low-fat or nonfat yogurt (or omit and use 4 tablespoons olive oil)
1/2 Japanese cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and sliced, for garnish

Steps:

Place the onion in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of the vinegar and cold water to cover. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, then dry on paper towels.
In a medium bowl or salad bowl, combine the tuna, beans, onions, sage, and parsley.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together the remaining vinegar, salt to taste, freshly ground pepper, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the olive oil and the yogurt. Toss with the tuna and beans and serve, garnishing each plate with cucumber slices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 541, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 946 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MOCK TUNA SALAD

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This is a chickpea spread that tastes like tuna salad! No kidding! Great served in a sandwich.

Provided by NICE_GIRL1965

Categories Salad Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and mashed
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
2 green onions, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine garbanzo beans, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, chopped green onions, salt and pepper. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 506.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

TUNA GARBANZO BEAN SALAD

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Make and share this Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KelBel

Categories Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon capers
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients.
Pour dressing over salad. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

QUICK AND SIMPLE TUNA AND GARBANZO SALAD

Quick and Simple Tuna and Garbanzo Salad image

I found this recipe on a can of "Bush's" garbanzo beans. This is one of my favorite lunches now. Tossed on top of some lettuce or stuffed into a pita. Let me kow if you try any successful variations.

Provided by Kanzeda

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 (16 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans)
1 (9 ounce) can tuna
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper (freshly cracked if you have it)
1 medium tomatoes, diced

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
For best results let it marinate at least one hour before serving.
See I said it was simple.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 861.5, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 26.6

GARBANZO BEAN, TUNA AND ONION SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Garbanzo Bean, Tuna and Onion Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing image

Categories Salad Onion No-Cook Low Fat Yogurt High Fiber Tuna Chickpea Summer Healthy Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 6-ounce can solid white tuna in spring water, drained
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 15- to 16-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed, drained
1 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Maui)
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard and lemon peel in small bowl to blend.
Toss tuna with lemon juice in large bowl. Add garbanzo beans, onion, celery, tomatoes, parsley and yogurt dressing to bowl. Toss to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

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

Ingredients

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

Tips:

For the freshest flavor, use cooked tuna that has been flaked within the last 24 hours.
If you don't have canned tuna on hand, you can substitute cooked chicken or salmon.
To add a bit of extra crunch, top the salad with chopped nuts or seeds.
If you're looking for a lighter version of this salad, use low-fat or fat-free mayonnaise.
This salad is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Feel free to add any chopped veggies that you have on hand, such as bell peppers, celery, or carrots.

Conclusion:

Tuna garbanzo bean salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor profile, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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