Lemon Tahini Chickpea Tuna Salad
Lemon Tahini Chickpea Tuna Salad provides 9g protein and 310 calories per serving — a plant-forward lunch option with added animal protein from tuna. Assembles 4 servings in minutes without cooking, ideal for quick desk lunches or light training days. Works as a lighter meal or combines with Greek yogurt and whole grains to boost total protein intake.
Ingredients
- •Chickpeas, Canned, Drained
- •Canned Tuna
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Cucumber(227g)
- •Cheese, Feta, Crumbled(80g)
- •Yellow Onion(120g)
- •Pine Nuts(80g)
- •Dill, Fresh(30g)
- •Tahini (sesame paste)(45g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Mustard, Dijon(5g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Cumin, Ground(1g)
- •1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt salt plus a few twists of black pepper
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(45g)
Instructions
- 1Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl until evenly combined.
- 2Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle evenly with the dressing and toss to combine.
- 3Give the salad a taste and season with additional salt, pepper and/or lemon juice if needed.
- 4Serve. Serve immediately with bread, lettuce cups, or whatever sounds good!
Nutrition — Per Serving
310
calories
9g
protein
27g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 13g
- Saturated fat
- 4.1g
- Sodium
- 263 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.9g
4 servings per batch · ~162g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
AI Swap Engine
Set up your profile to enable swaps →Common questions
How much protein does Lemon Tahini Chickpea Tuna Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 9g of protein and 310 calories with 27g fat and 13g carbs. This is a lower-protein option compared to meat-based salads but offers plant-based protein from chickpeas.
How long does Lemon Tahini Chickpea Tuna Salad take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and yields 4 servings, making it an efficient lunch option. You can assemble multiple servings with minimal active time on the stovetop.
Is Lemon Tahini Chickpea Tuna Salad good for fat loss?
At 310 calories per serving, this salad works for fat loss phases when you want plant-forward options with lower protein density. The tahini-based dressing provides healthy fats that increase satiety during a caloric deficit.
