Store refrigerated up to 4 days. Stir before serving. Add tomatoes just before serving for best texture if prepping ahead. For added creaminess, mix in 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt.
Protein-Packed Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad
A quick and nourishing Mediterranean-inspired salad featuring tuna, garbanzo beans, fresh vegetables, and a bright lemon dressing—perfect for high-protein meal prep.
Ingredients
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2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna in water, drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 English cucumber, diced (about 1 cup)
1/4 red onion, finely diced (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine drained tuna and garbanzo beans. Flake tuna with a fork.
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Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
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Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
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Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
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Chill at least 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Find it online: https://linadelish.com/protein-packed-tuna-garbanzo-bean-salad/