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Healthy Tuna Salad (No Mayo)
A light and nutritious tuna salad packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for a healthy meal or snack.
Ingredients
protein
- 11.1 oz tuna (in olive oil or water, ethically sourced)
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas (or from a can)
- 1 cup bell pepper (chopped, red and orange)
- 1 cup cucumber (chopped)
- 0.5 cup tomatoes (chopped)
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 cup black olives
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp dried mint (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley. Mince or grate the garlic.
- Drain the tuna and rinse the chickpeas.
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Combine all ingredients and dressing in a large bowl. Mix well and serve.
Notes
Use ethically sourced tuna for a more sustainable choice.