Mediterranean Tuna Chickpea Salad (High-Protein & Heart-Healthy)
If you're looking for an easy, delicious lunch that's packed with protein, fiber, and heart-healthy ingredients, this Mediterranean Tuna Chickpea Salad is one of my favorites. Made with tuna, chickpeas, fresh vegetables, herbs, feta, and a simple lemon dressing, it's a balanced meal that's full of flavor and comes together in just minutes.
One of the things I love most about this recipe is that it shows how simple the Mediterranean diet can be. You don't need complicated ingredients or hours in the kitchen—just wholesome foods that work together to create a satisfying meal you'll actually want to make again.
Whether you're meal prepping lunches for the week or need a quick, healthy dinner, this Mediterranean tuna salad tastes even better after the flavors have had time to meld together.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Salad
2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1½ cups cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Lemon Herb Dressing
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon sumac (optional, but highly recommended)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the tuna, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta, Kalamata olives, parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, sumac, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for meal prep throughout the week.
