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Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe

Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe with Chickpeas & Yogurt Ranch Dressing

This high protein & fiber healthy tuna salad can be made in 5 minutes! My mantra is that meals CAN be easy, delicious, quick, AND healthy all in one. ⁣
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Calories 464 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Chickpeas (canned; rinsed and drained)
  • 2 cans Tuna (drained)
  • 5 stalks Green Onions (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Parsley (chopped)
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Lemon (zest and juice)
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Dill
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt (or more, to taste)
  • 1 Avocado (sliced)

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, tuna, green onions and parsley.
  • In a small mixing bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, and salt.
  • Pour the yogurt dressing over the tuna mixture. Combine. Portion out and serve with avocado slices on top.

Notes

Nutrition Facts per serving: 
  • 464 Calories 
  • 30 grams Protein
  • 25 grams Fat
  • 10 grams Fiber
Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
Canned Tuna: One can of tuna is equal to 165 grams or 5,8 ounces, drained.
Make it a Green Salad: Serve salad over baby spinach with sliced cucumber on the side.
Make it a Pasta Salad: Serve salad over cooked red lentil pasta swapped in for chickpeas.
No tuna: Use canned salmon instead.
 
 
Keyword healthy lunch, high fiber, high protein