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How To Make an EPIC High-Protein, Low-GI Chickpea Salad

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Chickpea and Tuna Salad

Cultural Context

Chickpea and Tuna Salad is a popular Mediterranean dish that combines the protein-rich benefits of tuna with the fiber of chickpeas. This salad is not only nutritious but also reflects the region's emphasis on fresh vegetables and simple flavors. It's a versatile dish enjoyed across various cultures, often served as a light lunch or a side, and can be adapted with different vegetables or dressings.

MediterraneanITmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
canned chickpeas
2 small tomatoes
green olives
tuna
mayonnaise
salt
pepper

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon provides similar protein with omega-3 benefits.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and similar flavor profile.

1

Weigh the carb content of the chickpeas to correspond to 20 grams of carbohydrates.

2

Dice 2 small tomatoes very thinly.

3

Dice corn and add it to a bowl with the chickpeas.

4

Add green olives to the bowl.

5

Crumble 2 big slices of tuna and add it to the bowl.

6

Add all the vegetables and tuna to the chickpeas.

7

Add a big dollop of mayonnaise, some pepper, and salt.

8

Mix everything together.

Equipment Needed

bowlknifemeasuring scale

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freehigh-protein

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Tuna Chickpea SaladMediterranean Tuna Salad
Local Name: Insalata di Ceci e Tonno

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