Yalla Market
Mediterranean Chickpea and Tuna Salad Recipe
Mediterranean
⏱ 15 mins
Easy
4 servings
Merhaba, my friend! It sounds like you're ready for a fresh start, and I'm here to inspire you with something wonderfully vibrant and satisfying for lunch! How about we whip up a delightful Mediterranean Chickpea and Tuna Salad? It's packed with fresh flavors, hearty and light at the same time, perfect for a midday meal. It's quick to prepare and absolutely delicious. For approximate nutrition per serving: Calories: 380 kcal, Protein: 28g, Carbs: 32g, Fat: 18g.
Ingredients
- canned tuna Buy: Qu Tuna · ₺74.99
- chickpeas Buy: Al Safwa Chickpeas · ₺33.99
- cherry tomatoes
- cucumber
- red onion
- bell pepper
- fresh parsley
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- dried mint Buy: Dried Mint · ₺34.99
- salt Buy: Salt · ₺29.99
- black pepper Buy: Ground Black Pepper · ₺89.99
Preparation
- 1. Drain the canned tuna well and flake it into a large mixing bowl.
- 2. Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly, then add them to the bowl with the tuna.
- 3. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
- 4. Dice the cucumber and bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl.
- 5. Finely chop the red onion and fresh parsley, then add them to the mixture.
- 6. In a small separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried mint, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- 7. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
- 8. Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.
- 9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 10. Serve immediately, or chill for a short while to allow the flavors to meld further. Afiyet olsun!
Pro Tips
- For an extra zing, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- If you have fresh mint, you can use 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh mint instead of dried mint.
- This salad is wonderful served in lettuce cups or with a side of warm pita bread.