Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Makes: 5 servings Serving Size: 1 cup Time: 15 minutes
Dressing:
3 Tbsp. plain nonfat yogurt
3 Tbsp. nonfat mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. honey
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 can (12 oz.) white-meat tuna packed in water, drained
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup sliced fresh basil
1 1/2 Tbsp. capers, drained
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients; set aside. In a large salad bowl, combine the chickpeas, tuna, red bell pepper, red onion, basil, and capers. Pour the dressing on the tuna mixture and combine. Serve with crispbread crackers or over greens, if desired.
