Hearty Tuna and Garbanzo Bean Salad (Printable)

A robust Mediterranean salad with tender tuna, creamy beans, fresh vegetables, and zesty lemon-herb dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 (5 oz) cans tuna in olive oil, drained
02 - 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 small cucumber, diced
05 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
12 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the drained tuna and garbanzo beans.
02 - Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and parsley to the bowl.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 hours to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the kind of meal that somehow tastes even better after sitting for an hour, making it perfect for meal prep
  • The combination of protein and fiber keeps you satisfied without that heavy post lunch slump
02 -
  • The salad tastes best if you let it sit for at least 15 minutes before serving, giving the beans time to soak up the dressing
  • Do not refrigerate for longer than three hours or the vegetables start to lose their crunch and turn slightly mushy
03 -
  • Use a microplane to grate the garlic instead of mincing it so it disperses evenly without any harsh raw chunks
  • Let the dressed salad sit at room temperature for at least fifteen minutes before serving to let flavors meld

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