TUNA, CHICKPEA, AND BEET SALAD

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This is an easy and tasty twist on tuna salad, using a vinaigrette (no mayo) and adding beets and chickpeas for a more substantial supper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cans (5 ounces each) light tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce, trimmed and cut into 1-inch wedges
3 ounces baby spinach (3 cups)
1 package (about 8 ounces) cooked beets, quartered
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Crusty bread, toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and oil. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing and stir remaining into tuna; season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss together romaine, spinach, beets, and chickpeas. Top with tuna and 1/4 cup dressing and serve with bread, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

Logan White
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This salad is a great option for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner.


Realx Xbase
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna and chickpeas.


Johnathan Stokley
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This salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are just beautiful.


Lotus Moon (leftintears)
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I found this salad to be a bit too oily. I would recommend using less olive oil in the dressing.


THE MiYHiKA VLEZ
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Goutam goutam
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this salad. The beets and chickpeas made it really flavorful and satisfying.


Dionna Sims
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


Rabbani Ameen
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. The beets add a nice sweetness, and the chickpeas add a bit of crunch.


Ryder poulin
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a healthy and delicious lunch option.


alvi ahmed
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I added some extra lemon juice and salt, which helped to improve the flavor.


Kuol Mathew
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the sweet beets and crunchy chickpeas.


Niaz Ali
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing helped to balance out the earthiness of the beets.


travis gray
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I added some chopped walnuts to this salad for extra crunch. It was delicious!


Ali Sattar
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This salad is a great make-ahead lunch or dinner option. It's also easy to pack for picnics or potlucks.


sarita ghimire
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I love the colors in this salad! The beets give it such a vibrant hue.


Dirk Kotze
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great source of protein and fiber.


Mubarak Suleiman m
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is light and tangy, and the combination of flavors and textures is just perfect.


Nabieu Foday
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of tuna, chickpeas, and beets is unique and flavorful. I especially appreciated the simplicity of the recipe - it came together in no time.