This tuna salad is full of protein and top-quality carbs, the kind that will keep you going all afternoon. And best of all, it's got a lot of flavor and is really filling.
Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Ingredients
2 cans (6 ounces each) water-packed tuna, drained
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 jar (4 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup coarsely chopped sweet red onion
10–12 kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove, crushed through a press
Preparation
Place the tuna in a medium bowl and flake with a fork. Add the chickpeas, bell pepper, artichoke hearts, onions, and olives. Toss to mix well. Add the lemon juice, oil, and garlic and toss until blended.
Makes 6 cups
Per 1 1/2 cups: 330 calories, 26 g carbohydrates, 26 g protein, 14 g total fat, 35 mg cholesterol, 5 g dietary fiber, 790 mg sodium
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