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Easy Chickpea Tuna Salad (High Protein) Recipe

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This Easy Chickpea Tuna Salad is a quick, high-protein meal perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. Combining chickpeas, tuna, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing, it offers a refreshing and nutritious option that’s ready in just 10 minutes.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 15 oz can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 5-6 oz canned tuna
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion
  • 1 cup corn kernels (canned or frozen)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Combine Salad Ingredients: Place all salad ingredients into a large bowl. If using canned corn, rinse it under cold running water and drain well. If using frozen corn, rinse under cold water until defrosted, then drain thoroughly before adding.
  2. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, cumin, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until fully combined.
  3. Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chickpea and tuna mixture, then toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing.
  4. Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning as desired. Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, protein-packed salad.

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, add a dollop of Greek yogurt to the dressing.
  • Use fresh corn kernels during summer for enhanced flavor.
  • Substitute feta with goat cheese if preferred.
  • Serve on a bed of greens for a heartier meal.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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