Chickpea Tuna Salad (Easy Recipe)
This chickpea tuna salad is one of my favorites and a recipe I make once a week. Its simple, flavorful & pairs perfectly with toasted bread and cheese for lunch!
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Some of my friends have told me they thought canned tuna was “gross”. I’ve made this recipe for them and they are converted immediately. The chickpeas, tuna, spinach and diced onion work so well together! This chickpea tuna salad is nutritious and delicious!
Is canned tuna healthy?
Canned tuna is rich in protein and contains many vitamins and minerals. Tuna also contains healthy omega 3 essential fatty acids DHA and EPA. Read more about tuna nutrition at BumbleBee!
“Though tuna is very nutritious, it’s also high in mercury compared to most other fish. Therefore, it should be eaten in moderation — not every day, once or twice a week.” Read more at Healthline
My all time favorite way to eat this chickpea tuna salad is with some tortilla chips and nacho cheese! Tuna fish nachos are so underrated and my guilty pleasure on the weekends. I make a small batch of nacho cheese and pour it over the chips and tuna salad… so good!
If its a weekday I normally toast up a nice piece of some type of bread. Then add sliced cheddar cheese and top it with the tuna salad. Its simple; but truly a delight to eat!
Chickpea Tuna Salad
Serves 3-4
Ingredients
- 1 (5 oz) canned Tuna in water; drained (I use the less sodium version)
- 1 cup canned Chickpeas; drained & rinsed (I use the reduced sodium)
- 1/2 yellow onion; peeled and diced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise (more or less depending on your mayo preference, 2-3 Tbsp is perfect for me)
- 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, add the first 6 ingredients. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper; mix until combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- Enjoy immediately or cover with the lid or food wrap and keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy!
Note: store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days
Need more chicken recipes?
- Creamy mushroom chicken
- Ginger Lime Chicken
- Chicken and mushroom pasta
- Chicken Green Pepper Quesadilla
- Slow cooker Honey mustard chicken
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Tuna is one of my go to sandwich fillings and I love the idea of pairing it with chickpeas.
Its so good! I love the texture and flavor the chickpeas adds
I must say that I’ve always considered the entire concept of lunch to be based on tuna (love it), and I also enjoy hummus. So, combining chickpeas with tuna seemed to be the perfect blend of foods, and your recipe has certainly peaked my interest! Thanks so much for sharing, Hannah & have a great Friday! 🤗
It’s funny, I just made this recipe yesterday! It’s filling, easy to make, versatile and delicious! My mom would make this a lot for me growing up too. Thank you for your kind words Phil and happy Monday to you! 👩🏽🍳
You’re most welcome, Hannah & thank you, as well 🐟🥗😋
Hello dear Hannah, and guess what? Today, I made and enjoyed your wonderful Chickpea Tuna Salad recipe! It was delicious, and thanks again for sharing 🙂
Hello Phil!! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it!! Thank you for letting me know 🤗👩🏽🍳
Thanks again, my friend! I’ve published a post, also, about your delicious recipe, with a link to your site – check it out, here: https://2048.studio/2025/05/21/whats-for-lunch/ 🙏🤗
You are so sweet, thank you for sharing it!! Your photo looks delicious as well 👏🔥
It’s my pleasure, dear Hannah! Your site has so many delicious recipes, and, as I love tuna, this one caught my eye. Thanks again, and I wish you a wonderful Wednesday 🤗