Bright Lemon Chickpea Tuna Salad

Name: Bright Lemon Chickpea Tuna Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained; 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup diced cucumber; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup shredded cabbage; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

This fresh and crunchy salad combines pantry staples for a healthy lunch that comes together in just ten minutes.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 26, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

10 minutes

Serves

There is something so satisfying about a meal that is healthy, filling, and requires absolutely no cooking. This salad is one of my favorites because it stays crunchy for days, making it perfect for your weekly meal prep.

My secret to the best flavor is letting the dressing soak into the chickpeas for a few minutes before tossing everything together. Feel free to swap the veggies for whatever you have hiding in your crisper drawer.

🧺 Ingredients

1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna and the rinsed chickpeas.
2
Use a fork to gently break up the tuna into smaller chunks.
3
Add the cucumber, celery, carrots, and cabbage to the bowl.
4
Drizzle the olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the mixture.
5
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then toss everything well until it is evenly coated.
6
Serve immediately or let it sit in the fridge for ten minutes to help the flavors blend together.

💡 Tips

Store this salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. It tastes great served in a lettuce wrap, on top of toasted bread, or eaten straight from a bowl with some crackers.

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