Tuna and Garbanzo Bean Salad

Submitted by dawnie2u

"This refreshing tuna salad is great for those mayo hating friends and family. Not a dot of mayo in sight."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 12 ounces tuna in olive oil
• 19 ounces garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 cup black olives, chopped
• 2 cups celery hearts, and leaves thickly sliced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, chopped

directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian seasoning and the olive oil together.
2. Carefully add the tuna, garbanzo beans, red bell pepper, olives, celery, parsley, and capers.
3. Mix together gently and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Reviews

[Lisa316]

This was really good, thanks for posting!

 

[Jyber]

Substitutions: 7 oz premiun albacore tuna in water, Kalamata olives, 1 C celery, 1 red bell pepper. DH, the salad dude, wants to see this on the table again soon. It's a cool summer meal, served on a bed of lettuce or greens, with reheated Naan (#178020) and Spicy Avocado Tartar Sauce (#237583) to top the tomato slices on the side.

 

[DeeCooks]

Just perfect! I used albacore in water, and added halved cherry tomatoes. I love mayo, btw, but this is a great salad for anyone!

 

[DeeBee]

Mmmm... I just loved this! I made it this morning to pack for my lunch today. I wound up eating it for breakfast! I loved the addition of capers. I wasn't lucky enough to have fresh parsley and my fresh cilantro (which would have been my second choice) was not looking fresh.. so I used fresh basil from my garden. I used 6 ounces of tuna and cut back on the dressing because it's only me that will be eating this. I used 2 tablespoons of oil with 5 tablespoons of lemon juice. Delicious!!