Mason Jar Power Salad with Chickpeas & Tuna
Mason Jar Power Salad with Chickpeas & Tuna is a vibrant, nutritious meal that’s perfect for any time of day. Packed with protein from chickpeas and tuna, this salad features crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, all drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for meal prep, it provides a refreshing and energizing option that’s easy to grab on the go. Enjoy a burst of flavors in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna (chunk light or albacore)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 ripe avocado (diced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups mixed greens (e.g., kale, spinach, romaine)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse chickpeas and chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Layer the salad: In a mason jar, add the dressing first followed by chickpeas and tuna. Next, layer in cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, mixed greens, and top with diced avocado.
- Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for up to three days for a fresh meal on the go.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 45mg