Chickpea & Tuna Salad
This recipe & these photos come from Parsnips & Pastries. Check out her site for more delicious & nutritious recipes!
INGREDIENTS:
¼ cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
½ Tsp. dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup diced roasted red peppers
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 15-oz. can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 Tbsp. capers
½ cup sliced kalamata olives
2 5-oz. cans albacore tuna
½ cup crumbled feta
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
Romaine or butter lettuce, for serving
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mason jar or bowl. Shake or whisk thoroughly until combined and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, toss together diced cucumber, roasted red peppers, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, capers, and kalamata olives.
3. Gently fold in tuna, feta, and fresh basil. Give the dressing another shake/whisk and pour over the salad. Mix everything together until combined.
4. Serve tuna salad over lettuce and top with a tbsp. of toasted slivered almonds for crunch. Enjoy!
Tuna is rich in vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids that support healthy sleep cycles, decrease inflammation, and increase serotonin production. Leafy greens and lettuce contain relaxation-promoting lactucarium, while almonds are an excellent source of magnesium, shown to improve insomnia and reduce inflammation.
Kefi Life® Extra Virgin Olive Oil is cold extracted from 100% Koroneiki olives grown and harvested in the Kalamata region of Southern Peloponnese, Greece. Kefi L!fe EVOO is Packed with antioxidants and flavor.
It is characterized by its aromas of green grass, artichoke, and sweet almond with a mild peppery finish.