🥗10-Minute Chickpea and Tuna Salad

Name: 🥗10-Minute Chickpea and Tuna Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 400g (240g drained) of Canned Chickpeas; 80g (50g drained) of Canned Tuna; 2–3 of Cucumbers; 2 tablespoons of Mayonnaise; A pinch of Salt; A pinch of Black Pepper; Some of Lettuce (optional)

10 min prep10 minutes

Updated 17 Dec 2025

This simple salad came to life during our first month in Dubai, when my family and I were staying in a hotel apartment with only limited kitchen tools. Using just a few pantry staples — canned chickpeas, tuna, and some easy-to-use fresh vegetables — it comes together in no time, making it perfect for busy days or those moments when you don’t want to spend much time cooking😊

Even without turning on the stove, it’s ready in just 10 minutes, and the combination of hearty chickpeas and savory tuna makes it satisfying enough to enjoy as a light meal or a versatile side dish.✨

Ingredients

For 3-4 people:

400g (240g drained) of Canned Chickpeas
80g (50g drained) of Canned Tuna
2–3 of Cucumbers
2 tablespoons of Mayonnaise
A pinch of Salt
A pinch of Black Pepper
Some of Lettuce (optional)

🥗10-Minute Chickpea and Tuna Salad ingredients

How to make it

1/ Prepare the Chickpeas: Drain the canned chickpeas into a colander, rinse them lightly under cold water, and make sure to drain them well.

2/ Cut the Cucumbers: Dice the cucumbers into small cubes, about 1 cm (½ inch) in size, so they are roughly the same size as the chickpeas.

3/ Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, cucumbers, and tuna (make sure to drain the oil from the tuna first). Mix everything well until evenly combined.

4/ Add the Mayonnaise: Add the mayonnaise to the bowl and mix until all the ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.

5/ Serve and Enjoy: Line a serving dish with lettuce and spoon the chickpea salad on top. Your salad is ready to serve!

Good to know

🌟Flavor Boosts and Easy Variations🌟

⭐ The Joy of Finding Japanese Mayonnaise: In Dubai, you can find Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise right on the shelves of regular supermarkets — so of course, I grabbed a bottle without hesitation! 😄 In Berlin, I had to visit an Asian market to get it, so discovering it so easily here felt like a little everyday victory.

⭐️ A Simple Alternative for Those Who Prefer to Avoid Mayonnaise: If you're not a fan of mayonnaise, don't worry! You can make a lighter, refreshing dressing by simply mixing a little vinegar into the oil from the tuna can. It's delicious and adds a nice tangy flavor — adjust the amount to suit your taste.

⭐️When You Need "One More Dish": This salad goes well with just about any main course, making it a great side dish when you want to add "just one more dish" to your meal. Its refreshing flavor pairs especially well with fried dishes like karaage (Japanese fried chicken) and helps balance out the richness.

👉 Check out the Umami Karaage Recipe: Crispy and Juicy! Oven-Baked Japanese Chicken Karaage

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🥗10-Minute Chickpea and Tuna Salad

Ingredients

How to make it

1/ Prepare the Chickpeas: Drain the canned chickpeas into a colander, rinse them lightly under cold water, and make sure to drain them well.

2/ Cut the Cucumbers: Dice the cucumbers into small cubes, about 1 cm (½ inch) in size, so they are roughly the same size as the chickpeas.

3/ Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, cucumbers, and tuna (make sure to drain the oil from the tuna first). Mix everything well until evenly combined.

4/ Add the Mayonnaise: Add the mayonnaise to the bowl and mix until all the ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.

Good to know

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