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    Chickpea Tuna Salad with Avocado and Pita

    July 2, 2018 by Chrissy Carroll 12 Comments

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    This heat wave has got me looking for any meals that don’t mean turning the oven on – are you with me?  Time to break out one of my go-to no-cook favorites:  this chickpea tuna salad with pita and avocado.

    Now, if you’re looking for that vegan tuna salad made out of chickpeas – this is not it, haha.  This has actual tuna in it, because I’m all about seafood these days.  (But if you are looking for the vegan stuff, there’s plenty of recipes online where you can find it!).

    Instead, this chickpea tuna salad is a very simple salad recipe that combines a bunch of nutritious ingredients:

    • Tuna – rich in omega-3s and protein.  I like using the pouches of Starkist EVOO tuna in this recipe because the olive oil helps “dress” it, but you can use any can or pouch of tuna that you’d like.
    • Chickpeas – rich in healthy carbohydrates, fiber, and provide some protein as well.
    • Avocado – perfect for adding healthy fats.
    • Whole wheat pita – adds healthy carbohydrates and another textural component.
    • Celery and red onion – extra veggies and added crunch!

    Chickpea tuna salad ingredients

    Tuna and garbanzo bean salad

    There’s no cooking at all involved and you can toss this together in about 10 minutes flat.  It’s perfect for a nutritious family dinner, or to pack with you for a healthy lunch at work.

    Why you should be eating more seafood:

    This chickpea tuna salad is a great way to start working your way towards eating seafood twice a week.  Did you know the Dietary Guidelines recommends 8 ounces of seafood a week for optimal health?  A 2017 JAMA review estimated that almost 8% of cardiometabolic deaths could be related to low seafood omega-3 intake.  And a 2006 JAMA review attributed 17% of overall mortality to inadequate seafood intake.

    For all the runners and triathletes out there, there might be additional benefits to seafood intake for you as well.  It’s a great source of protein that’s ideal for muscle repair and recovery.  And the omega-3s might play a role in reducing inflammation – key for recovering from injuries or helping with lingering joint pain from issues like arthritis.

    I hope you’ll give this recipe a try to boost your seafood intake!  Be sure to pin it for later, and once you make it – come back and let me know how you liked it.

    PS – Looking for more seafood recipes?  Try seared scallops with grapefruit brown butter, coconut curry shrimp ramen, or spicy tuna sushi bowls!

    Chickpea tuna salad in a bowl with a wooden spoon

    Bowl of tuna chickpea salad

    Chickpea Tuna Salad with Pita and Avocado

    Snacking in Sneakers
    This chickpea tuna salad makes a perfect no-cook lunch or dinner! Packed with omega-3s and protein, this will be your go-to quick & easy meal.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 405 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 15.5 ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 1/3 cup red onion, diced
    • 3 stalks celery, chopped
    • 1 avocado, chopped or sliced
    • 1 whole wheat pita, torn into pieces
    • 3 pouches StarKist Selects E.V.O.O yellowfin tuna (or any pouches/can of tuna that you’d like*)
    • 1/8 tsp salt (or more to taste)
    • 1/4 tsp pepper
    • 1 lemon, quartered

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix together. Serve each bowl of salad with a wedge of lemon, and squeeze lemon juice over the salad right before eating. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Notes:
    If you use tuna that does not come packed in oil, drizzle a little olive oil into the salad before you eat it.
     
    Nutrition analysis (approximate per serving):
    405 calories, 18 g fat, 3 g sat fat, 650 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 22 g protein, Vitamin A: 5%, Vitamin C: 31%, Calcium: 6%, Iron: 15%, Potassium: 21%

    Nutrition

    Calories: 405kcal
    Keyword chickpea tuna salad, tuna and chickpea salad
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Share with me:  What did you think of this chickpea tuna salad?  Do you eat seafood twice a week?  What’s your favorite way to get enough seafood in your diet?

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    Chrissy Carroll is a Registered Dietitian, RRCA Running Coach, and USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. She specializes in sharing training tips, sports nutrition information, and healthy recipes for runners, triathletes, and active women.Chrissy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, a Masters Degree in Public Health, and is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.
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    1. Felesha Bell

      July 5, 2018 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      What a great idea to add chickpeas!! Love ’em!!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        July 12, 2018 at 4:06 pm

        Yes, they’re so versatile and I love that they’re fiber-rich!

        Reply
    2. Traci

      July 5, 2018 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      Another great use for chickpeas…can’t go wrong with tuna either. And I love the crunch of the pita chips…great recipe all around!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        July 12, 2018 at 4:06 pm

        Thanks Traci! I actually used regular pita bread in here but pita chips would be a fun alternative to mix things up! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

      July 5, 2018 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      How fun to have pita broken up in a salad!! Especially with that glorious tuna and delicious chickpeas!! This salad is right up my alley and looks so delicious!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        July 12, 2018 at 4:06 pm

        Right?! That pita is so yummy when you toss it in a salad. Kind of a like a different take on panzanella.

        Reply
    4. Britt | Sweet Tea and Thyme

      July 5, 2018 at 11:29 am

      5 stars
      I love how easy this is!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        July 12, 2018 at 4:05 pm

        Thanks Britt!

        Reply
    5. Marie

      July 5, 2018 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      I like everything about this salad! Tuna, chickpeas, avocado and pita together is so good. Throw in some chopped tomatoes and I’m one happy lady. Love how quick everything comes together too.

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        July 12, 2018 at 4:05 pm

        Oooh yes a few chopped tomatoes would be a nice touch to this!

        Reply

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