Za'atar, Tuna, and Chickpea Salad

This easy fridge-filler is a fresh take on the classic tuna mayo. Blending tuna with mashed chickpeas creates a high-protein, high-fibre mix that’s bo...This easy fridge-filler is a fresh take on the classic tuna mayo. Blending tuna with mashed chickpeas creates a high-protein, high-fibre mix that’s both satisfying and full of flavour. Za’atar adds a fragrant lift, while lemon and maple bring balance. Read more This easy fridge-filler is a fresh take on the classic tuna mayo. Blending tuna with mashed chickpeas creates a high-protein, high-fibre mix that’s both satisfying and full of flavour. Za’atar adds a fragrant lift, while lemon and maple bring balance. This easy fridge-filler is a fresh take on the classic tuna mayo. Blending tuna with mashed chickpeas creates a high-protein, high-fibre mix that’s both satisfying and full of flavour. Za’atar adds a fragrant lift, while lemon and maple bring balance.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
0 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts
Why is this healthy?
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

13g
Protein
173kcal
Calories
10g
Total Fat
9g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
4g
Fibre
31mg
Calcium
2%
 
2mg
Iron
11%
 
30mg
Magnesium
7%
 
148mg
Potassium
3%
 
101mg
Sodium
4%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
1.1mcg
Vitamin B12
46%
 
0.4mcg
Vitamin D
2%
 
1.9mg
Vitamin E
13%
 
23mcg
Vitamin B9
6%
 
31mcg
Vitamin A
3%
 
8mg
Vitamin C
9%
 
0.8mg
Zinc
7%
 
88mcg
Vitamin K
73%
 
0.1mg
Copper
11%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B2
8%
 
3.8mg
Vitamin B3
24%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B6
18%
 
117mg
Phosphorus
9%
 
Protein: 13g; Calories: 173kcal; Total Fat: 10g; Carbs: 9g; Sugars: 1g; Fibre: 4g; Calcium: 31mg (2%); Iron: 2mg (11%); Magnesium: 30mg (7%); Potassium: 148mg (3%); Sodium: 101mg (4%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 1.1mcg (46%); Vitamin D: 0.4mcg (2%); Vitamin E: 1.9mg (13%); Vitamin B9: 23mcg (6%); Vitamin A: 31mcg (3%); Vitamin C: 8mg (9%); Zinc: 0.8mg (7%); Vitamin K: 88mcg (73%); Copper: 0.1mg (11%); Vitamin B2: 0.1mg (8%); Vitamin B3: 3.8mg (24%); Vitamin B6: 0.3mg (18%); Phosphorus: 117mg (9%)
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Why is this healthy?
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts

Ingredients

Serves 6
chickpeas (can)
drained and rinsed
za’atar
juiced
maple syrup
Swaps: agave syrup, honey
tuna (can)
finely sliced
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Place the chickpeas into a mixing bowl and roughly mash using either a potato masher or the back of a fork and add all remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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