Mediterranean Tuna Antipasti Salad

By California Walnuts
Total Time
40 Mins
Serves
4
Serving Size
1 cup salad + 1 cup lettuce
Meal
Dinner Lunch Snack
Course
Main Side Snack

DESCRIPTION

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

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
20 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Calories
340
Total Fat
22
Saturated Fat
2.5
Polyunsaturated Fat
10.4
Monounsaturated Fat
6.985
Cholesterol
20
Sodium
350
Carbohydrates
22
Dietary Fiber
7
Total Sugars
5
Protein
19
Vitamin D
1
Calcium
80
Iron
2
Potassium
470

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

  1. Place walnuts, onion, bell pepper, parsley, tuna and garbanzo beans in a large bowl and mix lightly.
  2. 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.
  3. Place lettuce on a platter or divide between 8 salad bowls. Top with equal amounts of salad.