Chickpea and Tuna Salad

By Sara Barulli, January 18, 2023

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cans albacore white tuna in water
  • 4 cups shredded lettuce
  • Optional: ½ cup crumbled feta or blue cheese

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, celery, red pepper, and green onions. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour over chickpea mixture; toss to coat. Gently stir in tuna.
Serve over lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.