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4.91 from 10 votes

Lemon Tahini Chickpea Tuna Salad

This creamy tahini-dressed salad combines protein-packed chickpeas and tuna with crisp cucumbers, feta, and toasted nuts for a satisfying lunch that's ready in minutes. The bright lemon-tahini dressing brings everything together with warm spice and nutty depth.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: budget friendly, salad dressing
Author: Ali

Ingredients

Tuna Chickpea Salad:

  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna packed in olive oil drained
  • 8 ounces English or Persian cucumbers finely-chopped
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely-chopped red onion
  • 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Lemon Tahini Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons tahini (plus 3 tablespoons water)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt salt plus a few twists of black pepper
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon (~2 to 3 tablespoons juice)

Instructions

  • Make the dressing. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl until evenly combined.
  • Make the salad. Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle evenly with the dressing and toss to combine.
  • Season. Give the salad a taste and season with additional salt, pepper and/or lemon juice if needed.
  • Serve. Serve immediately with bread, lettuce cups, or whatever sounds good!