Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad Recipe
If you want a fresh, healthy and filling meal, try the Tuna Garbanzo Bean Salad Recipe. This salad is easy to make and full of protein.
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna drained
- 1 can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Beans
- Drain and rinse garbanzo beans well. Shake off extra water before adding to bowl.
Add the Tuna
- Open tuna cans. Drain liquid fully. Flake tuna gently with a fork.
Chop the Vegetables
- Chop onion, tomatoes, cucumber and parsley into small even pieces for best texture.
Combine Main Ingredients
- Add tuna, beans and vegetables to a large mixing bowl. Mix gently.
Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and oregano well.
Add Dressing
- Pour dressing over salad. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste salad. Add more salt, lemon juice or pepper if needed.
Chill or Serve
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for better flavor.
Notes
- Use good quality tuna for best taste.
- Rinse beans well to remove extra salt.
- Chop vegetables evenly for balanced bites.
- Use fresh lemon juice, not bottled.
- Chill salad briefly to blend flavors.