Low Carb Mediterranean Canned Tuna and Cucumber Salad
8.0g
Net Carbs
14.6g
Protein
14.8g
Fat
6.4g
Fiber
321
Calories
Ingredients:
- 1 fresh cucumber (301g)
- 12 fresh red grape tomatoes (204g)
- 1/2 medium fresh red onion (55g)
- 1 fresh avocado (136g)
- 16 large green olives (64g)
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas
- 8 ounces light tuna canned in water, drained
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon minced or pressed fresh garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions:
- Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then into ¼-inch slices. Halve grape tomatoes, slice ½-inch red onion slices into sixths, thickly slice avocado, and halve green olives.
- Add all the prepared vegetables to a large bowl with the drained and rinsed chickpeas and drained and rinsed tuna.
- In a small bowl, or jar with a tightfitting lid, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced parsley, lemon zest, salt, minced or pressed garlic, dried oregano, and ground pepper. Pour over the vegetables and tuna and gently fold until vegetables are evenly coated. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Each serving is about 1 2/3 cups.
