My mom shared this recipe with me and it is most excellent if you are looking for something healthy for lunch or dinner. I am trying to cut down on carbs and load up on protein, fruits and veggies so this is really the perfect meal for me.
It is best the second day so it makes a perfect lunch to bring to work, which I did several times. I love that it is mayo-free and it is so good, I don't think you'll miss it! I think I will play around with the ingredients and try out different combos. Maybe some sundried tomatoes and olives next time?
Ingredients:
Tuna
1 15 to 19 ounce can beans, such as chickpeas, black-eyed peas or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 5 to 6 ounce cans water-packed chunk light tuna, drained and flaked (I used Wild Planet sustainably caught skipjack light tuna which has less mercury than albacore white tuna, is dolphin and turtle safe, and is delicious)
1 large red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup capers, rinsed
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Salad
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 cups mixed salad greens
Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine beans, tuna, bell pepper, onion, parsley, capers, rosemary, lemon juice and olive oil. Season with pepper. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, place salad greens in a large bowl. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle mixture over salad greens and toss to coat. Divide salad mixture among four plates. Top with tuna mixture.
Servings: 4
Calories: 326
Adapted from Eating Well
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10 comments:
mmm, gotta love a good recipe from a mom! anne
I love the idea of olives and sun dried tomatoes. I even think artichokes might be a great addition.
wow this is such a special recipe with many additions i had never thought of
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Sal makes something like this with cannellini beans. So good!
Okay i am not a tuna fan but I think yo might have just changed my mind because that looks too good not to try!
@Susie Artichokes are a good idea!
@Jessica I thought about trying this out with different types of beans next time. Although, chickpeas are one of my favorites!
Ooh, I've been trying to eat more tuna...(for protein!). This looks fantastic...you have sparked a flame in my imagination!
I love tuna salad and different variations...never tried one like this but I will be soon!
Tuna salad is the best! I love that this is a little different! I'm going to try this very soon since I do eat quite a bit of tuna! Thanks for sharing!!
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