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Healthy Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad

A nutritious and filling salad combining tuna and garbanzo beans with fresh vegetables and a light dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 can tuna drained and flaked
  • 1 can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna and garbanzo beans.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley to the bowl.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. It is perfect for meal prep and can be served on its own or with pita bread.

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