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A bright bowl of Mediterranean tuna salad with chickpeas, cucumbers, and olives
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Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 345kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup English cucumber, diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, halved
  • 0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Drain the tuna and chickpeas thoroughly using a fine-mesh sieve.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, flake the tuna into bite-sized pieces using a fork.
  • Add the chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, and olives to the tuna.
  • In a small whisking bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  • Fold in the fresh parsley just before serving.