Tuna Salad with Chickpea Puree Recipe

Name: Tuna Salad with Chickpea Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp. capers; 3 small cloves garlic; 1 can chickpeas; 3 tbsp. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes; 1/4 c. pitted olives; 1 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1 can water-packed solid white albacore tuna, salmon, or sardines

Servings: persons

1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. capers
3 small cloves garlic
1 can chickpeas
3 tbsp. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes
1/4 c. pitted olives
1 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 can water-packed solid white albacore tuna, salmon, or sardines

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In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil.
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Add capers and cook, stirring, until crispy, about 2 minutes.
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Transfer capers to a paper towel-lined plate.
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In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil.
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Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Stir in chickpeas and 1/2 cup of water and simmer over high heat until almost all of liquid is absorbed, 7 to 8 minutes.
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Transfer chickpea mixture to a food processor.
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Add cheese, 3 tablespoons of oil and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and puree until smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, chopped olives, parsley, and crushed red pepper with remaining 3 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
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Spoon chickpea puree onto plates and top with tuna and tomato salad.
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Garnish with crispy capers and serve.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp. capers, 3 small cloves garlic, 1 can chickpeas, and more.

Yes, Tuna Salad with Chickpea Puree falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tuna Salad with Chickpea Puree

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