Name: High-Protein Tuna & Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon Sriracha; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 (15.5-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained; 2 (5-ounce) cans solid white tuna in water, drained; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 8 slices whole-wheat bread slices; 4 leaves green-leaf lettuce

High-Protein Tuna & Chickpea Salad Sandwich

4.3

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3 Reviews

This zesty tuna sandwich gets an extra boost of protein from chickpeas. Smashing some of the chickpeas into the tuna enhances the texture and helps hold the filling together. The combo of garlic and Sriracha adds a delightful kick, but feel free to opt for an alternative hot sauce of your preference or skip it altogether for a milder flavor.

Catherine Jessee

Published on February 7, 2024

Tested by

Craig Ruff

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon Sriracha
1 1/2 teaspoons grated garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1 (15.5-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained
2 (5-ounce) cans solid white tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
8 slices whole-wheat bread
4 leaves green-leaf lettuce

Directions

Whisk mayonnaise, chives, Sriracha, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
Place chickpeas in a medium bowl. Using a fork, press and roughly smash some of the chickpeas (it’s OK if some remain whole). Add tuna to the chickpeas; stir to combine, using the fork to flake the tuna. Add the mayonnaise mixture and onion; stir until well combined.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Spread the mixture evenly over 4 bread slices (about 1/2 cup each). Top each with 1 lettuce leaf and top with the remaining bread slices.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

EatingWell.com, February 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

510	Calories
20g	Fat
48g	Carbs
35g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 sandwich
Calories 510
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 48g	17%
Dietary Fiber 9g	32%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 35g	69%
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 44mg	15%
Vitamin A 67Âµg
Vitamin C 5mg	6%
Vitamin D 2Âµg
Vitamin E 3mg	22%
Folate 145Âµg
Vitamin K 61Âµg
Sodium 929mg	40%
Calcium 160mg	12%
Iron 4mg	25%
Magnesium 111mg	26%
Potassium 628mg	13%
Zinc 3mg	24%
Vitamin B12 1Âµg
Omega 3 1g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

High-Protein Tuna & Chickpea Salad Sandwich

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