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Mediterranean Tuna Antipasti Salad

image of Mediterranean Tuna Antipasti Salad on a serving platter
Makes: 4 servings
Preparation Time: 40 minutes

Try this fresh take on tuna salad. It's delicious with walnuts, garbanzo beans, veggies, and a lemony vinaigrette dressing.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 10 ounces water-packed chunk tuna (about 2 5-ounce cans)
  • 1 can (15.5-ounce) garbanzo beans, reduced sodium, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 cups romaine hearts, shredded

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place walnuts, onion, bell pepper, parsley, tuna, and garbanzo beans in a large bowl and mix lightly.
  3. Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil and drizzle over salad; stir lightly to coat ingredients with dressing. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  4. Place lettuce on a platter or divide between 8 salad bowls. Top with equal amounts of salad.

Notes

Source:

Created by the California Walnut Commission, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup antipasti salad + 1 cup lettuce
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 371
Total Fat 23 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 26 mg
Sodium 313 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 23 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 91 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 532 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 371
Total Fat 23 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 11 g
Linoleic Acid 9 g
α-Linolenic Acid 1.9 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 26 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 23 g
Minerals
Calcium 91 mg
Potassium 532 mg
Sodium 313 mg
Copper 1 mg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 88 mg
Phosphorus 278 mg
Selenium 51 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 180 mcg
Vitamin B6 1.0 mg
Vitamin B12 1.8 mcg
Vitamin C 35 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 81 mcg
Folate 80 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 8 mg
Choline 62 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 4 ounces
Vegetables 1 1/4 cups
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