Mediterranean Tuna Antipasti Salad

Name: Mediterranean Tuna Antipasti Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 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.

Total Time

40 Mins

Serves

Serving Size

1 cup salad + 1 cup lettuce

Meal

Dinner Lunch Snack

Description

This fresh take on tuna salad has garbanzo beans, veggies and a lemony vinaigrette dressing.

Ingredients

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.

PREPARATION

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.

NUTRITION

Calories: 340 cal
Total Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 10.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.985 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg
Sodium: 350 mg
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Dietary Fiber: 7 g
Total Sugars: 5 g
Protein: 19 g
Vitamin D: 1 mcg
Calcium: 80 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Potassium: 470 mg