Best 11 Chickpea Tuna Salad Recipes

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**Chickpea Tuna Salad: A Protein-Packed Delight for Health-Conscious Individuals**

Craving a satisfying and nutritious meal? Look no further than the Chickpea Tuna Salad, a culinary masterpiece that combines the goodness of chickpeas, tuna, and an array of flavorful ingredients. This protein-packed salad not only tantalizes the taste buds but also provides an abundance of essential nutrients, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious individuals. Dive into a world of culinary delight as we explore the tantalizing taste and remarkable health benefits of this versatile dish, presented in three delectable recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences.

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TUNA AND CHICKPEA SALAD



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Light and refreshing tuna salad that can be eaten as a main dish or served with pita chips as an appetizer. For meatier salad, add one more can of undrained tuna. You can also add drained, chopped artichoke hearts.

Provided by krissy g.

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can Italian tuna packed in olive oil, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives, chopped
¼ cup chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
½ red onion, chopped
lemon, juiced
¼ cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir the tuna, chickpeas, olives, parsley, red onion, lemon juice, and feta cheese together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 700.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CHICKPEA AND TUNA SALAD



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Found this in Lidia Italy at Home, and it looks easy so how can it be bad with these ingredients? For a taste of it on a bruschetta grill slices of country bread. Allow for cooling time. Update - I made this again the other night and use crushed red pepper flakes instead of black pepper and I too reduced the amount of oil that I used.Also, served it with avocado slices(drizzled with lime juice)on the side. Delicious!

Provided by Manami

Categories     Tuna

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed
salt, to taste for the chickpeas
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (to taste)
3 (6 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, well drained and broken into large flakes
1 medium red onions or 1 medium red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons
1/4 cup red wine vinegar (to taste)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently toss together the chickpeas, the tuna, onion slices, the olive oil, vinegar, chopped parsley and lots of freshly ground black pepper.
  • Add more olive oil, vinegar, or salt and pepper as you like.
  • Serve chilled.

CHICKPEA TUNA SALAD



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This is one of my favorite quick, wholesome, and flavorful recipes and a big hit with my kids. This chickpea tuna salad can be a main dish, or if you prefer without the meat, it makes a wonderful side dish as well.

Provided by cristianelima

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup chopped white onion
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chickpeas and tuna in a bowl. Add cherry tomatoes, onion, cilantro, oil, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 750.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

TUNA, CHICKPEA, AND BEET SALAD



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This is an easy and tasty twist on tuna salad, using a vinaigrette (no mayo) and adding beets and chickpeas for a more substantial supper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cans (5 ounces each) light tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce, trimmed and cut into 1-inch wedges
3 ounces baby spinach (3 cups)
1 package (about 8 ounces) cooked beets, quartered
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Crusty bread, toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and oil. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing and stir remaining into tuna; season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss together romaine, spinach, beets, and chickpeas. Top with tuna and 1/4 cup dressing and serve with bread, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

CHICKPEA QUINOA MOCK TUNA SALAD



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This is a healthy dish. Eat it in a sandwich, on lettuce, or as a stand-alone meal.

Provided by Stef

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup water
½ cup quinoa
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1 large carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
1 rib celery, roughly chopped
½ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup shredded cabbage
¼ onion, chopped
¼ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup raisins
½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dried kelp flakes
1 ½ teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and refrigerate until cold.
  • Combine chickpeas, carrot, celery, sunflower seeds, cabbage, and onion in a food processor and pulse until everything is roughly equal in size; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Stir quinoa, almonds, and raisins into the chickpea mixture; add mayonnaise, mustard, kelp flakes, relish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture until evenly seasoned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 617.9 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

CHICKPEA "TUNA" SALAD SANDWICHES



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Chickpeas are surprisingly fishy, and when they're mashed, taste a lot like tuna! Mix it with nori and the usual tuna salad suspects (like carrots and onion) for a vegan 'tuna' sandwich.

Provided by isachandra

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ sheet nori (dried seaweed), torn into small pieces
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
⅓ cup minced or finely grated carrot
⅓ cup finely diced celery
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons fresh dill
½ teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
8 lettuce leaves
8 tomato slices

Steps:

  • Pulse nori in a blender until it's a fine powder. Set aside to let dust settle.
  • Mash chickpeas with a sturdy fork or a small-holed potato masher (chickpeas slip through larger, zigzag-type mashers) in a large bowl until most are broken up. Do not overmash--they should retain some texture.
  • Stir in mayo and mash a little more. Stir in nori powder, carrot, celery, onion, dill, salt, and pepper. Cover and chill at least 15 minutes or up to 3 days.
  • For the sandwiches, slather toast with mayo (about 1 1/2 teaspoons per slice). Layer salad, lettuce, and tomato between toast slices. Cut sandwiches in half diagonally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 690.4 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

THE "BETTER THAN TUNA" VEGAN CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICH



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You wouldn't think tuna salad would be something a person would miss after going vegetarian/vegan, but every now and then, I crave it, and I want something simple - no cooking required! This recipe is perfect for a picnic; quick lunch; or a fast, light dinner. Chickpeas resemble the texture of tuna when you pulse them in a food processor. Spread this on some toasted bread with green leaf lettuce or dip into it with crackers. The best part? It's cholesterol and mercury free and super yummy!

Provided by Compassionate Chef

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 cup egg-free mayonnaise (I use Vegenaise)
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. After you drain and rinse the chickpeas, place them in a food processor and pulse 10-15 times until you have a flaky mixture.
  • 2. Mix the chickpeas with the rest of the ingredients and enjoy!

TUNA AND CHICKPEA COUSCOUS SALAD



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Categories     Bean     Steam     Quick & Easy

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked couscous
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
8 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped small
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
2 cans good quality olive oil packed tuna, drained (water packed can be substituted)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2 quart sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, vinegar and curry power (or cumin if using). Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, chick peas, and flaked tuna and toss to coat. Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks. Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve right away, or chill well until ready to serve for maximum flavor.

BETTER-THAN-TUNA, CHICKPEA SALAD



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Inspired from the recipe in Vegan Table. "This recipe has all the flavor of the lunchtime staple but leaves the cholesterol, and mercury behind" I usually cut this recipe in HALF, and as you can see from the list of ingredients, that is quite easy to do! I also like to add dill pickle to mine, which I've listed below. Some chopped scallion might be nce too... ^_^

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 3 cups fresh beans from scratch)
1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise (I use Vegenaise)
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
4 dill pickle spears, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Add the chickpeas to a food processor or blender and pulse to grind them down into small flaky pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients and mix well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste and serve as a salad or sandwich filling.

MOCK TUNA SALAD (CHICKPEA SALAD)



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Made with chickpeas (garbanzo beans), this is a wonderful sandwich filling, especially for vegetarians who miss tuna salad. I liked it more oniony so I added a little extra minced onion, but it's still wonderful without it. I enjoyed this the most stuffed in pita bread with slices of ripe plum tomatoes, and also would serve it often on crackers as a snack or appetizer.

Provided by Charmed

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, mashed (garbanzo beans)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
2 green onions, finely chopped
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon finely minced yellow onion (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine mashed chickpeas, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, chopped green onions, salt, pepper, and yellow onion (if desired).
  • Mix well.

TUSCAN CHICKPEA TUNA SALAD



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Just made this up off the top of my head. It would be good with diced tomatoes. But I didn't have any

Provided by ThinkAndDrive

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 helpings, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 1/2 ounces canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed
12 ounces albacore tuna
1/2 cup celery, diced fine
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
pepper (seasoned pepper is good here too)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix it all up, chill and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.3, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 692.2, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 26.2

Tips:

  • To ensure the best texture, use canned chickpeas that are firm and not mushy.
  • For a creamier salad, mash some of the chickpeas before combining them with the other ingredients.
  • If you prefer a chunky salad, chop the chickpeas into smaller pieces.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped celery, bell pepper, or cucumber.
  • For a tangy twist, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of Greek yogurt to the dressing.
  • For a more flavorful salad, use a flavored tuna, such as lemon pepper or herb-infused tuna.
  • If you don't have mayonnaise on hand, you can substitute plain Greek yogurt or a mixture of olive oil and Dijon mustard.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or spinach for a light and refreshing meal.

Conclusion:

This chickpea tuna salad is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic tuna salad. It's packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, making it a great option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Plus, it's incredibly versatile and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this chickpea tuna salad a try!

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