Tuna Chickpea & Vegetable Salad
This dish is rich in protein and fiber, provides a feeling of fullness for longer, and is low in calories.
Ingredients
- Tuna: 1 can drained
- Chickpeas: 1/2 cup cooked
- Corn: 1/2 cup cooked
- Cucumber: 1/2 cup diced
- Tomato: 1/2 cup diced
- Red Onion: 1 chopped
- Bell Pepper: 2 assorted colors, diced
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Black Pepper: to taste
- Parsley: to taste fresh, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a deep glass bowl, combine the tuna, chickpeas, corn, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well until all components are evenly coated.
- Garnish the salad with fresh chopped parsley and serve chilled.