Balsamic Tuna Salad

Albacore tuna, garbanzo beans, veggies and balsamic dressing is served on a bed of baby spinach to make a nutritious lunch that will stick with you.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 344 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
• ½ cup halved black olives
• ½ English (seedless) cucumber, coarsely chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh baby spinach

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flaked albacore tuna, garbanzo beans, black olives, English cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, and parsley in a bowl.

Step 2

Blend balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, and ground black pepper in a separate bowl using an immersion blender until garlic is pureed. Stir dressing into tuna and combine well. Serve over baby spinach.