This Chickpea Tuna Salad with avocado is a delicious, healthy, protein-packed lunch option full of flavor and packed with nutrients. It's also incredibly easy to make, making it the perfect go-to meal for busy days.
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- Why I make this Chickpea Tuna Salad with Avocado on repeat
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- How to make Chickpea Tuna Salad with Avocado
- Eileen's Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Want to change up the recipe?
- Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
- Serving Suggestions
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Why I make this Chickpea Tuna Salad with Avocado on repeat
- Meal Planning: Perfect for meal prep, this salad stores well and can be enjoyed throughout the week.
- Custumizable: It's versatile and can be customized with your favorite veggies, herbs, or spices. So it's easy to customize to suit your dietary needs.
- Affordable: It’s made with simple ingredients that are easy to find and budget-friendly.
- Protein-packed: This chickpea tuna salad packs 33 grams of protein.
Ingredient Needed to make the Salad
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- canned tuna fish - Use either tuna in water or brine. Not tuna in oil.
- canned chickpeas
- avocados
- cherry tomatoes
- English cucumber
- small red onion
Homemade Dijon Dressing
- olive oil
- fresh lemon
- fresh chopped parsley
- Dijon mustard
- minced garlic
- sea salt
- ground black pepper
Kitchen Tools Needed
- can opener
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- juicer
- knife
- Cutting Board
How to make Chickpea Tuna Salad with Avocado
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- Add ingredients for the tuna to a bowl.
- Mix dressing ingredients.
- Pour the Lemon Dijon dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- For the best flavor, use fresh lemon juice when preparing the dressing. Bottle lemon juice can work in a pinch but may not provide the same zesty flavor.
- Allow the dressing to sit for about 10 minutes after mixing. This helps the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Be sure to taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference – add a pinch of extra salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon if needed.
- If preparing this salad ahead of time, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving to keep the ingredients fresh and crisp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it’s best to store the ingredients and dressing separately to keep everything fresh. Assemble and mix the salad just before serving
This recipe is naturally gluten-free. Double-check mustard and other packaged ingredients to ensure they don’t contain any gluten.
Want to change up the recipe?
Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.
- Add Grains: Mix in cooked quinoa, farro, or bulgur for a more filling salad.
- Swap the Protein: substitute grilled chicken with roasted chickpeas, tofu, blackened salmon, or hard-boiled eggs.
- Experiment with Herbs: Try using fresh mint, dill, or cilantro to bring a unique twist to the flavor profile.
- Spice it Up: Add a pinch of chili flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce for a spicier kick.
- Dressings: After making this chickpea tuna salad, it's nice to change up the dressing, try our Champagne Vinaigrette.
Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Storage - The salad is best eaten right away. If you have leftovers, transfer the salad to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Serving Suggestions
This salad makes a great meal all on its own. However, you can also pair it with this Falafel Pita Sandwich, a slice of this Instant Pot French Bread, or a light dessert like this Orange Fluff Salad.
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Avocado Chickpea Tuna Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add 15 ounces tuna fish,1(15.5) ounce can, chickpeas, 2 large cubed avocados, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber, 1 small thinly sliced red onion
- In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, 1 medium lemon, juiced, 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 cloves minced garlic, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Taste for seasoning, if needed, adjust seasoning.
- Pour on the vegetables and tuna. Toss all together.
- Ready to serve.
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