Description
Elevate your lunch or light dinner with this Lemon Tahini Chickpea Tuna Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines creamy tahini, zesty lemon, and hearty chickpeas. This plant-based alternative to traditional tuna salad is rich in protein, healthy fats, and packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep, it stores well in the fridge and is versatile enough to be enjoyed in wraps, on greens, or as a sandwich filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced celery, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually add water to achieve desired consistency.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and gently toss until coated.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg