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Mediterranean Tuna Antipasto Salad
Serves 4
All you need:
- 1 (15 to 19 oz) can beans, such as chickpeas, black-eyed peas or kidney beans, rinsed
- 2 (5 to 6 oz each) cans water-packed chunk light tuna, drained and flaked
- 1 large red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
- 4 tsp capers, rinsed
- 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, divided
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 cups mixed salad greens
All you do:
- Combine beans, tuna, bell pepper, onion, parsley, capers, rosemary, 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl. Season with pepper.
- Combine the remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons oil and salt in a large bowl. Add salad greens; toss to coat. Divide the greens among 4 plates. Top each with the tuna salad.
Nutrition Facts per serving: 290 calories, 16g fat, 2g saturated fat, 12mg cholesterol, 505mg sodium,
28g carbohydrates, 9g fiber, 17g protein. | Source: Adapted from Eating Well magazine.
This information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.
