Hearty Tuna and Garbanzo Bean (Printable)
Robust Mediterranean salad with tuna, beans, fresh vegetables and zesty lemon dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 (5 oz) cans tuna in olive oil, drained
02 - 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small cucumber, diced
05 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
08 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
12 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the drained tuna and garbanzo beans.
02 - Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and parsley to the bowl.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 hours to allow flavors to meld.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Protein packed but somehow still feels light and refreshing
- Comes together in literally 15 minutes with zero cooking required
02 -
- I tried making this with water-packed tuna once and immediately regretted every life choice that led there
- Letting it sit for even 30 minutes in the fridge changes everything—the beans absorb dressing and become incredible
03 -
- Rinse your beans thoroughly or the dressing slides right off instead of coating everything
- Whisk your dressing really well until it looks slightly thickened—that's how you know it will stick