Mediterranean Tuna and Chickpea Salad
- Minutes to Prepare:
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
Dressing:2 tsp lemon juice2 tsp red wine vinegar8 tsp extra virgin olive oil1/2 tsp dijion mustard1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed between your fingers1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepperSalad:1 (15.5oz) can of chickpeas, drained and smashed lightly with a potato masher1 (12oz) can of tuna, drained1/2 cup celery, diced1/2 cup carrots, diced1/4 cup red onion, finely diced11 Kalamata olives, finely minced
Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small container with an airtight lid. Cover and shake to emulsify.
Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss lightly with the dressing.
Serve on a bed of lettuce, a slice of whole grain bread, or enjoy simply by itself for a high protein and healthy balanced meal!
Serving Size: makes 6 large servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AUMERK.
Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss lightly with the dressing.
Serve on a bed of lettuce, a slice of whole grain bread, or enjoy simply by itself for a high protein and healthy balanced meal!
Serving Size: makes 6 large servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AUMERK.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 222.9
- Total Fat: 8.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15.7 mg
- Sodium: 589.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 19.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Protein: 17.3 g
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