– 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1 can (5 oz) tuna in olive oil or water, drained
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cucumber, diced
– ¼ red onion, finely chopped
– ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
– ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
– ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Salt and pepper to taste
Making Mediterranean Chickpea Tuna Salad is straightforward. Just follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients and prepare them as indicated (drain, rinse, chop).
2. Combine Chickpeas and Tuna: In a large mixing bowl, add the drained chickpeas and tuna. Stir gently to mix without mashing the chickpeas.
3. Add Vegetables: Incorporate the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and chopped red onion. Mix carefully.
4. Incorporate Olives and Feta: Add the sliced Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the mix. Toss lightly to combine.
5. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
6. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
7. Garnish: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for added freshness and flavor.
8. Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preferences.
9. Serve or Chill: You can serve the salad immediately or let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
These simple steps ensure that your Mediterranean Chickpea Tuna Salad is perfectly balanced and bursting with flavor!