Chickpea Tuna Salad
A protein-packed, flavor-loaded salad combining the creamy richness of tuna with the hearty bite of chickpeas, finished with a zesty tahini-mustard dressing.
Ingredients
Base Salad
- 1 can chickpeas 15 oz can, rinsed and drained
- 2 can tuna 5 oz cans, drained
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup celery finely chopped
- ¼ cup capers
- 3 –4 dill pickles small diced (about ¼ cup)
- ½ cup fresh dill finely chopped
Tahini-Mustard Dressing
- 6 tablespoons tahini
- 6 tablespoons water plus more as needed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients — Chop and measure all base salad ingredients. Rinse and drain chickpeas and tuna.
- Mix Salad Base — In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, tuna, red onion, celery, capers, pickles, and fresh dill.1 can chickpeas, 2 can tuna, ½ cup red onion, ½ cup celery, ¼ cup capers, 3 –4 dill pickles, ½ cup fresh dill
- Make the Dressing — In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, water, olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified. Tahini can clump at first, so keep whisking through this stage. If it seizes, add a little extra water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it loosens.6 tablespoons tahini, 6 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 6 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 lemon zest, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Combine — Pour the dressing over the salad base and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill (Optional) — For the best flavor, let the salad rest in the fridge for about 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Mayo-Lemon Dressing Option (Full Batch) — Whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, juice of 2 lemons, zest of 2 lemons, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Toss with salad base as above.
Serving Suggestions: Serve in sandwiches, lettuce wraps, over greens, or with crackers.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on exact ingredients and portion sizes.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 11gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 758mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 343IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
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