Italian

Mediterranean Tuna and Chickpea Salad is for Lunch.

Mediterranean Tuna and Chickpea Salad takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Mediterranean Tuna and Chickpea Salad takes several minutes to cook.

Mediterranean Tuna and Chickpea Salad makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Mediterranean Tuna and Chickpea Salad are:

Dressing:
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp red wine vinegar
8 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp dijion mustard
1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed between your fingers
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Salad:
1 (15.5oz) can of chickpeas, drained and smashed lightly with a potato masher
1 (12oz) can of tuna, drained
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrots, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
11 Kalamata olives, finely minced

Here is how you make Mediterranean Tuna and Chickpea Salad:

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 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AUMERK.

The nutritional information for Mediterranean Tuna and Chickpea Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• 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

Mediterranean Tuna and Chickpea Salad is Italian cuisine.