Mediterranean Chickpea Tuna Salad (No Mayo)

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Tuna Salad (No Mayo)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 can tuna in olive oil; 1 can tuna in water; 14 ounces chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed); 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved); 1/2 cup Persian cucumbers (diced); 1/3 cup red onion (diced); 2 celery stalks (diced); 1/3 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 1/3 cup fresh mint (chopped); 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped); 2 tablespoons capers (drained and rinsed, optional); 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 lemon (zested); 1/2 garlic clove (minced or grated); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:15min

This Chickpea Tuna Salad skips the mayo and uses a bright lemon-Dijon vinaigrette, fresh mint, parsley, and dill, along with a hint of garlic. Capers are a great optional add if you like a briny punch. It's ready in about 20 minutes, packed with protein, and honestly tastes better the next day. Great for meal prep, a quick lunch, or a make-ahead dish for company.

Updated at: Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:03:28 GMT