This zesty tuna chickpeas and avocado salad is incredibly easy to make and the perfect healthy lunch. In fact, I make this for myself at least a couple of times a month.
I usually prepare it in the morning while getting the rest of the meals ready for the family, packing it away in a glass container so it stays fresh until lunchtime.
It is also the ultimate office lunch idea. You can easily prepare the salad the previous night, pack it into an airtight container, leave it in the refrigerator, and it is ready to grab and go in the morning.
If you are watching your weight, this is the perfect salad bowl to add to your meal plan because it stands alone as a complete, high-protein meal.
Why You’ll Love This Tuna Chickpeas and Avocado Salad
This salad is delicious, high in protein, and makes for a light and healthy lunch idea. It stands alone as a perfectly balanced, highly nutritious meal.
It is incredibly simple and easy to make with absolutely no cooking involved—you just add everything to a bowl and mix
What is in This Salad
1. The Animal Protein
- Quality Tuna: Canned tuna (packed in olive oil or springwater) is an ultra-lean, high-quality complete protein that is perfect for muscle repair and keeping you full.
2. The Plant Protein & Complex Carbs
- Chickpeas: These add a fantastic boost of plant-based protein and fiber. Because they are a complex carbohydrate, they digest slowly, giving you steady energy all afternoon without a blood sugar crash.
3. The Fresh Base & Healthy Fats
- Ripe Avocado: Packed with healthy monounsaturated fats that are essential for hormonal health and nutrient absorption.
- Red Onion: Finely diced to add a crisp texture and a sharp, savory bite.
- Fresh Coriander Leaves: A generous handful of chopped coriander to instantly lift the salad with a bright, herbal freshness.
4. The Balanced Zesty Dressing
- Fresh Lime Juice & Olive Oil: The perfect acidic and rich base that ties the whole salad together.
- Garlic powder and crushed pepper: Adds a warm, aromatic depth to the dressing with little spicy touch.
- A Pinch of Raw Sugar: Just a quarter teaspoon to flawlessly balance the sharp lime and mellow out the raw red onion.
How to Make Tuna Chickpeas and Avocado Salad
Whisk the Dressing: In a small jug, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cracked pepper and salt and raw sugar until completely combined.
Prep the Base: In a large bowl, combine your rinsed and drained chickpeas , finely diced red onion, cubed cucumber (make sure cucumbers are peeled before diced).
Add the Proteins & Fats: Add in the flaked tuna and cubed avocado.
Herb: Add finely chopped coriander leaves
Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss very gently so the avocado stays intact. Enjoy immediately or pack away for tomorrow’s perfect lunch!
Tuna Chickpeas and Avocado Salad
Ingredients
The Base Ingredients:
- 200 g quality Tuna in olive oil or springwater, drained
- 400 g boiled chickpeas rinsed and thoroughly drained
- 1 ripe Avocado cubed
- ½ small Red onion finely diced
- 1 generous handful of Fresh Coriander finely chopped
- 2 medium cucumber skin peeled and diced
The Balanced Dressing:
- Juice of 1 large lime
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Raw sugar essential to balance the lime and onion
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Base – In a large salad bowl, combine the rinsed and thoroughly drained chickpeas and the finely diced red onion.
- Add the Main Ingredients – Gently add the drained tuna flakes and cubed cucumber and the cubed ripe avocado into the bowl on top of the chickpea and onion base.
- Mix the Balanced Dressing – In a small jug or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, and the 1/4 tsp of raw sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved. Season the dressing with salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
- Combine and Garnish – Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and add the generous handful of finely chopped fresh coriander.
- Toss and Serve – Toss everything together very gently using two spoons so you don't mash the delicate avocado cubes or break the tuna down into a paste. Serve immediately, or pack into an airtight glass container for a perfect grab-and-go meal!
