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Chickpea and tuna salad with avocado and arugula with some tortilla chips and lemon wedges.
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Chickpea Tuna Kidney Bean Salad

This chickpea tuna and kidney bean salad is fresh, creamy, and full of flavor. With avocado, arugula, and simple lemon dressing, it is perfect as a quick meal or side.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Salads, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean, World Cuisine
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 178kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • mixing bowls and spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 15.5 oz / 440 g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 5 oz / 140 g can tuna, drained
  • 1 cup 10 oz / 285 g kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • ½ English cucumber diced
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ½ cup 120 g Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • A handful chopped parsley or coriander
  • 2 cups arugula washed and dried
  • 2 tablespoon capers drained
  • 1 small avocado diced
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoon lemon olive oil dressing (use more or less, to taste)

Instructions

  • Add the chickpeas, tuna, and kidney beans to a large bowl.
  • Next, add the bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, capers, avocado, mayonnaise, Greek yoghurt, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir in the mayonnaise, Greek yoghurt, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour in the lemon dressing, then gently mix until everything is well combined.
  • Fold in the arugula and chopped herbs, tossing lightly.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 491mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 884IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg