Balsamic Tuna Salad
Description
Albacore tuna, garbanzo beans, veggies and balsamic dressing is served on a bed of baby spinach to make a nutritious lunch that will stick with you.
Ingredients
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1 (12 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
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1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup halved black olives
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1/2 English (seedless) cucumber, coarsely chopped
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1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
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1 bunch green onions, chopped
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1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
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1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 clove garlic
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
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1 (10 ounce) bag fresh baby spinach
Directions
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Combine flaked albacore tuna, garbanzo beans, black olives, English cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, and parsley in a bowl.
2
Blend balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, and ground black pepper in a separate bowl using an immersion blender until garlic is pureed. Stir dressing into tuna and combine well. Serve over baby spinach.