Mediterranean Tuna Salad

I think there is a sad lack of seafood on this blog. I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was pretty good! Very healthy, too. So, if you're looking for a good way to use up some regular canned tuna, this maybe for you. (I actually think this would be delicious with a grilled tuna steak or some other type of fish as well...)

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

3 celery ribs, chopped

1 small sweet red pepper, chopped

4 green onions, chopped

2 T. olive oil

2 T. balsamic vinegar

2 T. spicy brown mustard

1/2 t. dried basil

1/4 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

2 cans water packed tuna

lettuce

1/2 c. crumbled feta

In a large bowl, combine the beans, celery, red pepper, and onions. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Gently stir in tuna. Serve over lettuce, with feta sprinkled on top.

Nutrition facts: 1 1/2 c. tuna salad with 1 c. lettuce equals 282 calories, 11 g fat (2 g saturated), 30 mg cholesterol, 682 mg sodium, 23 g carbs, 6 g fiber, 23 g protein. (calculated w/o cheese!)

The garbanzo beans in this salad add 4 g fiber and boost protein by a full 4 g per serving. Pretty awesome.

Note: I wish I had had some pita bread to eat with it on the side. I love me some pita bread. :)