Description
A refreshing Mediterranean salad packed with protein‑rich tuna, fiber‑dense chickpeas, and crisp fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lemon‑olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Mediterranean tuna (5 oz), drained and flaked
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas (or canned, rinsed and drained)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra‑virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Drain the tuna and gently flake it into a medium bowl.
- Add chickpeas, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the bowl.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley and lightly stir.
- Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean