This fresh take on tuna salad has garbanzo beans, veggies and a lemony vinaigrette dressing.
2/3 cup California walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 (5-oz.) cans water packed chunk tuna
1 (15.5-oz.) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 heads little gem lettuce, shredded*
Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
*May substitute 4 cups shredded romaine hearts.
Place walnuts, onion, bell pepper, parsley, tuna and garbanzo beans in a large bowl and mix lightly.
Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil and drizzle over salad; stir lightly to coat ingredients with dressing. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Place lettuce on a platter or divide between 8 salad bowls. Top with equal amounts of salad.