Meatless

Tuna: Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Ingredients

  • 15 oz. can garbanzo or chickpeas beans, drained
  • 3 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 small red pepper, chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • (2) 5 oz. cans water packed tuna
  • 4 c. shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 c. low fat crumbled feta cheese
  • diced avocado, optional

Dressing

  • 2 Tbls. canola oil
  • 2 Tbls. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbls. spicy brown mustard
  • 1/2 t. dried basil
  • 1/4 t. salt and 1/4 t. course black pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the beans, celery, red pepper and onions.

Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, basil, salt and pepper.

Pour dressing over bean mixture; toss to coat.

Gently stir in tuna. Serve over lettuce.

Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

NOTE: Serves 4.