Heart Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe

                   
Tuna salad gets a tasty twist from chickpeas, cherry tomatoes and bell peppers in this gluten-free recipe. Balsamic vinegar and black pepper add a delightfully tangy edge that makes every bite a pleasure.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
2 cups canned packed in water tuna, drained
2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup shredded carrots
2 Tbsp chopped scallions
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
2 red bell peppers, sliced
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp olive oil
Mixed greens, for serving
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Directions
Step 1

In a large bowl, gently toss all ingredients except the greens to combine. Refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, for 1 hour. Serve chilled over greens.

Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 216
Make this for: Gluten Free
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Per serving:
calories:216
total fat:6g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:15mg
sodium:436mg
total carb:23g
fibers:5g
proteins:18g

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Heart Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
2 cups canned packed in water tuna, drained
2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup shredded carrots
2 Tbsp chopped scallions
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
2 red bell peppers, sliced
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp olive oil
Mixed greens, for serving
Directions
Step 1

In a large bowl, gently toss all ingredients except the greens to combine. Refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, for 1 hour. Serve chilled over greens.

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