If you think tuna salad means lots of mayonnaise, think again! Our Mediterranean tuna salad recipe mixes protein-packed canned tuna, chickpeas, veggies and vinaigrette into a colorful, healthy, never-boring salad or sandwich topper.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cans (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water
• 4 cups shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta or blue cheese, optional

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the beans, celery, red pepper and green onions. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Gently stir in tuna.
2. Serve over lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.