By ckelley
Mediterranean Tuna Salad
14 steps
Prep:25min
Fresh salad, perfect for lunch!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:07:57 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
39
Low
Glycemic Load
14
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories596.4 kcal (30%)
Total Fat30.4 g (43%)
Carbs37 g (14%)
Sugars5 g (6%)
Protein48.2 g (96%)
Sodium1987.3 mg (99%)
Fiber12 g (43%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Drain and rinse the beans. Set aside to drain further.
Strainer
can garbanzo beans1
Step 2
Halve the grape tomatoes and transfer to a large salad bowl.
Knife
grape tomatoes0.5 pint
Step 3
Trim off and discard the ends of cucumber; quarter the cucumber lengthwise, then slice crosswise into 1/4-inch thick pieces on an angle and add to the salad bowl.
Knife
cucumber0.5
Step 4
Trim off and discard the ends of the celery; halve the celery lengthwise, then slice crosswise at an angle into 1/4-inch thick pieces and add to the salad bowl.
Knife
celery1 stick
Step 5
Using a knife, shave the parsley leaves off the stems at a downward angle, working away from your body; discard the stems and finely chop the leaves. Add to the salad bowl.
Knife
italian parsley0.5 bunch
Step 6
Trim off and discard the ends of the onion and remove the outer layer; small dice the onion and add to the salad bowl.
Knife
red onion0.5
Step 7
Halve the olives lengthwise and add to the salad bowl.
Knife
pitted kalamata olives¼ cup
Step 8
Add the capers to the salad bowl.
capers2 tablespoon
Step 9
Open the tuna cans and drain the liquid; add to the salad bowl.
cans chunk tuna in water2
Step 10
Transfer the beans to a clean towel or paper towels and pat dry; add to the salad bowl.
Step 11
Juice the lemon into a small bowl.
lemon0.5
Step 12
Add olive oil, dijon, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the lemon juice; whisk together until well combined.
Whisk
dijon mustard1 teaspoon
black pepper¼ teaspoon
salt½ teaspoon
extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoon
Step 13
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Step 14
To serve, spoon the salad into a bowl.
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Go-to
Under 30 minutes