Tuna & Chickpea Protein Salad
Tuna & Chickpea Protein Salad costs about $4.26 to make ($1.42 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 302 calories, 27 g protein, and 16 g net carbs. Total time: 10 min.
- 27 g protein/serving
- 302 calories/serving
- 16 g net carbs
- 10 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Canned tuna and chickpeas with olive oil and raw onion — the highest-protein no-cook lunch you can assemble for around a dollar fifty.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2 cans tuna, drained | $2.38 |
| 1 can chickpeas, drained | $0.99 |
| ½ small onion, minced | $0.16 |
| 2 tbsp olive oil | $0.48 |
| lemon juice, salt, pepper | $0.25 |
| Total | $4.26 |
How to make it
- Flake the tuna into a bowl with the chickpeas and onion.
- Dress with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; toss gently.
- Eat as-is, over greens, or stuffed into a pita.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 302 |
| Protein | 27 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Net carbs | 16 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 474 mg |
Substitutions
- Tuna, canned in water → Eggs, large — saves $0.67/serving, −10 g protein. swap in 4 chopped hard-boiled eggs for an even cheaper version
Make it cheaper
Buy tuna by the 4-pack — the per-can price usually drops 20% or more.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Tuna & Chickpea Protein Salad?
About $4.26 total, or $1.42 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Tuna & Chickpea Protein Salad?
Each serving has roughly 27 g of protein (302 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Tuna & Chickpea Protein Salad cheaper?
Buy tuna by the 4-pack — the per-can price usually drops 20% or more.
Do leftovers of Tuna & Chickpea Protein Salad keep well?
Good for 2 days refrigerated.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.