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Portuguese Tuna Salad

This deceptively simple Portuguese Tuna Salad, with canned tuna, beans and cilantro, topped with a flavorful vinaigrette, will surprise you with its delicious and complex flavor profile.
Author: Inger
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Portuguese
Servings 6
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Lettuce for serving

Tuna Salad

  • 18 ounces water-packed tuna drained (solid light if available), 3 cans
  • 15 ounces garbanzo beans drained
  • 15 ounces black-eyed peas drained
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro or parsley

Dressing

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1-2 shallots finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced or “pressed”
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • Drain garbanzo beans and black-eyed peas, rinsing if needed. Drain tuna then combine with the beans, peas and cilantro (or parsley). Add dressing and toss to combine.
  • Serve over lettuce.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 585mgPotassium: 595mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 259IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 5mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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