Description
Protein-Packed Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad is a bright, quick, gluten-free bowl designed for busy days. This nourishing mix pairs flaky tuna with garbanzo beans, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing for vibrant flavor and lasting satisfaction. Ready in 10 minutes, it’s perfect for lunch, light dinners, or meal prep. Protein-rich, satisfying, and easily customizable with parsley or feta for a fresh finish. It’s naturally low in carbs, high in protein, and scales from a single meal to a party platter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley or feta cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine tuna and garbanzo beans.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss gently until well combined.
- Garnish with parsley or feta if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for extra flavor.
Notes
- Naturally gluten-free and high in protein.
- Great for meal prep and quick lunches.
- Customize with your favorite herbs or cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: protein-packed tuna garbanzo bean salad, tuna chickpea salad, quick healthy lunch, gluten-free lunch, 10-minute salad, lemon olive oil dressing, busy lifestyle meals