Creamy Tuna Chickpea Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Flaky tuna, chickpeas, and crisp cucumber tossed in a tangy creamy dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 (5 oz) can tuna in water, drained
02 - 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
03 - 1 large cucumber, diced
04 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

→ Creamy Dressing

07 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
08 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
09 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, fresh parsley, and halved cherry tomatoes if using.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until smooth and well blended. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently with a spoon or salad tongs until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It uses pantry staples you probably already have, which means no emergency grocery runs on a lazy afternoon.
  • The creamy tangy dressing makes everything taste indulgent while keeping things light and nutritious.
  • You can throw it together in fifteen minutes flat with zero cooking required.
02 -
  • Drain the tuna thoroughly by pressing the lid into the can and tilting it over the sink, because soggy tuna makes the dressing thin and sad.
  • This salad tastes even better after resting in the refrigerator for an hour, so make it ahead if you can.
03 -
  • Rinse the chickpeas under cold water until the foam disappears for the cleanest flavor and texture.
  • Mix the dressing in the serving bowl first, then add the salad ingredients on top and fold everything together to save washing an extra bowl.

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