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
- 1Dice the onion into small pieces and finely chop the cucumber; set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- 2Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and light golden brown; transfer to a plate to cool.
- 3Whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and ground cumin in a small bowl until smooth and emulsified (the dressing should be pourable but creamy).
- 4Add the drained chickpeas, drained tuna, cooled pine nuts, crumbled feta, and fresh dill to the bowl with the onion and cucumber; toss gently to combine.
- 5Drizzle the tahini dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated; taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional lemon juice as needed.
- 6Divide the salad evenly into 4 airtight containers while at room temperature; refrigerate until ready to serve.
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
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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.
