Description
Get ready to dive into a refreshing, protein-packed salad that’s bursting with Mediterranean flavors! 
This Chickpea Tuna Salad is the perfect choice for a quick, satisfying lunch, a picnic in the park, or even as a side dish at your next family gathering.
As a seafood lover and experienced cook, I’ve crafted this recipe to showcase the best of both worlds—the rich, savory taste of tuna and the wholesome goodness of plant-based ingredients like chickpeas. 
Ingredients
Scale
For the salad:
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients:
- Drain the tuna and flake it into a large bowl.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to the bowl.
- Chop the vegetables and herbs, then add them to the bowl.
- Slice the olives and crumble the feta, then add them to the bowl.
- Drain the tuna and flake it into a large bowl.
- Make the dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
- Combine the salad:
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
- Toss everything together gently until evenly coated.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
- Chill and serve:
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Give it a final toss, then serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Enjoy your delicious, protein-packed Mediterranean Chickpea Tuna Salad!
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Make it vegan: Swap the feta cheese for a dairy-free alternative or simply omit it.
- Herb it up: Feel free to add other fresh herbs like basil or mint for an extra pop of flavor.
- Spice it up: If you like a little heat, sprinkle some red pepper flakes into the mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Cuisine: Mediterranean