Balsamic Tuna Salad

Balsamic Tuna Salad

White tuna, garbanzo beans, veggies and balsamic dressing pack a protein, vitamin, and fiber punch for a healthy lunch that will stick with you.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup halved black olives
  • ½ English (seedless) cucumber, coarsely chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh baby spinach

Directions

Step 1
Combine flaked albacore tuna, garbanzo beans, black olives, English cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, and parsley in a bowl.

Step 2
Blend balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, and ground black pepper in a separate bowl using an immersion blender until garlic is pureed. Stir dressing into tuna and combine well. Serve over baby spinach.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

344
Calories
13g
Fat
32g
Carbs
28g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 16%
Saturated Fat2g 11%
Cholesterol35mg 12%
Sodium763mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate32g 12%
Dietary Fiber8g 29%
Total Sugars7g
Protein28g
Vitamin C79mg 397%
Calcium203mg 16%
Iron7mg 37%
Potassium1034mg 22%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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