Tuna, Chickpea, and Beet Salad

Tuna, Chickpea, and Beet Salad

  • prep: 15 min
  • cook: 0 hr
  • total: 15 min
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  • Summary

    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.

    Ingredients

    • 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)

    Instructions

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    Nutrition

    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 4
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 325 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 21 g 32.05%
    • Saturated Fat: 3 g 14.15%
    • Trans Fat: 0 g %
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
    • Sodium: 482 mg 20.1%
    • Calcium: 111 mg 11.05%
    • Potassium: 527 mg 15.07%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 4 mg 20.29%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 9 g 35.1%
    • Sugar: 6 g
    • Protein: 8 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 2 g
    • Vitamin A 69.22%
    • Vitamin C 31.09%
    • Vitamin D 0%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Diabetes Exchanges
    • Exchange - Fat4
    • Exchange - Fruit0
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs0
    • Exchange - Starch1
    • Exchange - Vegetables2
    • Exchange - Lean Meat0
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total0 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total2 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit0 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy0 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total2 oz-eq

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