- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 250 kcal
Quick summary
“A refreshing chickpea and tuna salad, perfect for hot days, and easy to prepare.”
What you need to know
- Combina proteínas do atum com a fibra do grão-de-bico para um prato equilibrado
- Leve temperos naturais como limão e azeite
- Pronto para servir logo após o preparo, mantendo a textura crocante
Ingredients
Main
- 1 cup of cooked chickpeas
- 1 can of tuna in water or oil
- 1/2 sliced red onion
- 1/2 chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Olive oil to taste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Green onions or chopped parsley
Instructions
Principal
- In a bowl, mix the chickpeas, drained tuna, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion.
- Season with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Finish with fresh herbs and serve chilled.
Chef's tips
- Deixe o atum escorrer bem antes de misturar para evitar excesso de líquido
- Use grão-de-bico já cozido para economizar tempo
- Adicione o cheiro-verde no último momento para preservar o aroma
Variations
- Adicionar laranja em vez de limão para um sabor mais doce
- Incluir camarões picados para mais proteína e sabor
- Trocar o atum por sardinha em escabeche para um sabor diferente
Substitutions
- Pode substituir a cebola por cebolinha picada
- Usar alho em pó em vez de pimenta-do-reino para temperos suaves
- Substituir pepino por couve-flor ralada para uma versão verde
How to store
Leave the salad in the refrigerator in a closed container, where it should last up to 2 days. Avoid leaving it in the open air to prevent mold formation.
Can it be frozen?
Not recommended to freeze the ready-made salad, as the chickpeas may lose consistency. If you wish to freeze, make only the tuna and cooked chickpeas and mix before serving when necessary.
What to serve with
Serves well with toasted whole wheat bread or roasted potatoes to complement the meal.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the salad last in the refrigerator?
Leave the salad in the refrigerator in a closed container, where it should last up to 2 days. Avoid leaving it in the open air to prevent mold formation.
Can you freeze the ready-made salad?
It is not recommended to freeze the finished salad, as the chickpeas may lose consistency. If you wish to freeze, make only the tuna and cooked chickpeas and mix before serving when necessary.
Can I use raw chickpeas?
No, the chickpeas must be cooked before being used in the recipe.
