Tuna and Chickpea Salad Sandwich
An easy to make tuna and chickpea salad sandwich that is perfect for an easy week day lunch on the go.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Tuna and Chickpea Salad:
- 2 (5 oz) cans of tuna in water, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas, rinsed
- 4 scallions chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian or curly parsley
- handful of salad greens
- 4 whole wheat pita bread cut in half
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Juice of a lemon
- Zest of a lemon
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- To make the tuna and chickpea salad: Place tuna, chickpeas, scallions, red onion, and parsley in a bowl. Give it a toss and set aside.
- To make the dressing: Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice and lemon zest in a bowl. Add in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Drizzle the tuna and chickpea mixture with the dressing. Add in a handful of salad greens and give it a gentle toss. Taste for seasoning and add in if necessary.
- To assemble: Open the pocket of each pita bread and place 2-3 tablespoons of the salad. Repeat with remaining pita halves. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 464mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 484IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 4mg
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