Best Tuna And Chickpea Salad With Pesto Recipes

PESTO TUNA CHICKPEA SALAD

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This is a nice twist on a salad you can have any time of the year, as a side dish (or bring it along for a protein-packed lunch).

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chickpeas, roughly chopped
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and thinly sliced
24 black olives, pitted and roughly chopped
2 stalks celery, thickly sliced
3 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
5 tablespoons store-bought pesto sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 sprigs fresh basil (for garnish)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red peppers, olives, celery, tuna, pesto, salt, and black pepper. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.4, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 1557, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 27.8

TUNA AND CHICKPEA SALAD

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Light and refreshing tuna salad that can be eaten as a main dish or served with pita chips as an appetizer. For meatier salad, add one more can of undrained tuna. You can also add drained, chopped artichoke hearts.

Provided by krissy g.

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (5 ounce) can Italian tuna packed in olive oil, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives, chopped
¼ cup chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
½ red onion, chopped
lemon, juiced
¼ cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Stir the tuna, chickpeas, olives, parsley, red onion, lemon juice, and feta cheese together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 700.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CHICKPEA TUNA SALAD

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This is one of my favorite quick, wholesome, and flavorful recipes and a big hit with my kids. This chickpea tuna salad can be a main dish, or if you prefer without the meat, it makes a wonderful side dish as well.

Provided by cristianelima

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup chopped white onion
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine chickpeas and tuna in a bowl. Add cherry tomatoes, onion, cilantro, oil, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 750.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g