Lemon Pepper Tuna Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

• 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas (or canned, rinsed and drained)
• 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped cucumber
• 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. Add the drained tuna and chickpeas to a medium mixing bowl and mash lightly with a fork to break up the chickpeas slightly.
2. Mix in the bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, and salt.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature, alone or over greens.

Nutrition values are estimated and will vary depending on exact brands and ingredient sizes.

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