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Protein-Packed Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad

A nutritious and satisfying dish that blends tender garbanzo beans with creamy tuna, creating a flavorful salad that's perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 can tuna (drained)
  • 1 can garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 cucumber cucumber (diced)
  • 1 bell pepper bell pepper (any color, diced)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by draining and rinsing the canned tuna and garbanzo beans.
  2. Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna and garbanzo beans. Gently use a fork to break up the tuna into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Add all prepared vegetables: cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
Dressing
  1. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Toss everything together gently until combined.
Serving
  1. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for an hour for enhanced flavors.

Notes

This salad can be customized with various vegetables, and uses simple pantry ingredients. For better taste, let it chill before serving.