Avocado Tuna Chickpea Salad
Avocado Chickpea Tuna Salad with a lemon dressing is perfect for lunch or dinner! Quick and easy for meal prep! Healthy and filling, this Tuna Salad is not only packed with amazing flavours, it is ALSO a bowl full of protein, fibre and healthy fats!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 345kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE SALAD:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) Tuna, canned in brine or olive oil
- 14 ounces (400 grams) can chickpeas, drained
- 2 large Avocados, peeled and pitted
- 2 large vine ripened tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 large cucumber, halved lengthways and sliced
- 1/2 of a red onion, sliced thinly
FOR THE DRESSING:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (plus extra to serve)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or 1 large garlic cloves, minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in jug or jar.
- Mix together all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing. Season with pepper and extra salt if desired.
Notes
Make-Ahead Tip: Combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl (except the dressing), cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. When ready to serve, drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 8.7mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3.1mg