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10-Minute Tuna and Chickpea Salad

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A quick, protein-rich Mediterranean salad combining canned tuna and chickpeas with crisp veggies, herbs, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Ready in 10 minutes, it’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 10
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Canned tuna in water
2 cans (5 oz each), drained
Cooked chickpeas
1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
Red onion
1 small, finely chopped
Cucumber
1 medium, diced
Tomatoes
1 cup, chopped
Fresh parsley
1/4 cup, chopped
Lemon
1, zested and juiced (about 2 tbsp juice)
Extra virginie olive oil
2 tbsp
Salt
To taste
Black pepper
To taste

Instructions

Drain and flake tuna into a large bowl
Add chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, and tomatoes
Stir in parsley, lemon zest/juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper
Toss gently until fully combined
Refrigerate for 10 minutes to let flavors meld (optional)

Notes

Substitute tuna with canned salmon or sardines
Replace chickpeas with white beans or cannellini beans
Add bell peppers or mint for extra freshness
Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days

  • Author: Madelyn
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Category: High Protein Meals
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Diet Friendly

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg