Add red bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, albacore tuna fish, garlic, chickpeas, black olives and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl and mix.
Drizzle olive oil, lemon juice and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve cold. Enjoy!
NOTES
Cut the vegetables into small and evenly sized pieces. They will be easier to combine when you mix it and it will be easier to eat.
Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled. It has a much brighter and fresher flavor and makes all the difference!
Chickpeas provide a good amount of protein and fiber and turn this salad into a fuller meal. You can substitute these with black beans or white beans if that's what you have.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 131Calories from Fat 52
% Daily Value*
Fat 5.8g9%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 15.3mg5%
Sodium 156.4mg7%
Carbohydrates 9.6g3%
Fiber 2.1g8%
Sugar 2.4g3%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 300IU6%
Vitamin C 34.7mg42%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.