Pesto Tuna Chickpea Salad Recipe

This vibrant Pesto Tuna Chickpea Salad is a delicious and healthy twist on a classic! Packed with protein and flavor, it's perfect as a light lunch, a satisfying side dish, or a make-ahead meal prep option. Enjoy this anytime-of-year recipe featuring creamy pesto, tender chickpeas, and chunks of tuna – a perfect blend of Mediterranean flavors!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 329.4 kcal
Protein 55g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pesto Tuna Chickpea Salad

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How to Make Pesto Tuna Chickpea Salad

  1. Drain and rinse one (15-ounce) can of chickpeas. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. Finely chop 1/2 cup of red bell pepper and 1/2 cup of celery.
  3. Pit and slice 1/2 cup of Kalamata olives.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red pepper, olives, celery, two (5-ounce) cans of tuna (drained), 1/4 cup pesto, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Gently mix all ingredients until well combined.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

64 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

7g

Carbs

12g