Mediterranean Tuna Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Servings 6
Calories 190kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can tuna fish in water, drained
- 1 1/2 cups canned chickpeas rinsed, drained
- 1 cup English cucumber sliced
- 1/2 fennel bulb chopped or use celery
- 1 cup chopped yellow or red pepper
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives sliced
- 2 scallions chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- Optional: 1/4 cup queso fresco or feta cheese
- Lemon Tahini Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoons tahini sesame spread
- juice of 2 lemons
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all the salad ingredients to a large serving bowl.
- Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and toss with the salad. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated. Makes 6 cups.
Notes
Weight Watchers Points+: 5*
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8.4g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 264mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g