Description
A healthy and flavorful tuna and chickpea salad, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or atop greens. Creamy dressing combined with fresh dill, celery, and red onion adds a refreshing taste.
Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (preferably Hellmann’s)
- A few dashes hot sauce (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp capers (drained)
- 1 can tuna (packed in water, drained)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tbsp minced red onion
- 3 tbsp celery (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Combine mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Prepare the chickpeas: Drain, rinse, and pat dry. Optionally peel skins or mash a portion for better binding.
- Combine ingredients: Add tuna, celery, onion, capers, and dill to the chickpeas. Pour dressing over and stir gently until well coated.
- Serve: Enjoy in a sandwich, wrap, atop arugula, or with your favorite crackers.
Notes
- Adjust hot sauce to taste for a spicier kick.
- For extra flavor, chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving.
- Optional: add olives instead of capers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American