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Image by Greg DuPreeWith just a handful of ingredients—many of which are likely already in your pantry—this refreshing salad comes together, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Oil-packed tuna and soft chickpeas are paired with creamy olives, tangy feta cheese, ripe cherry tomatoes, and crunchy pita chips. A smart dressing made with olive oil from the tuna jar, paired with a lemon, creates a tangy dressing with a stunning yellow hue. Using the tuna oil is a clever trick to maximize value. Top it off with some zesty arugula for a salad you'll find yourself making again and again.
List of Ingredients
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6 oz. tuna packed in olive oil
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15 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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6 oz feta cheese, crumbled
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1/2 cup green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
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1/2 tsp kosher salt
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1/4 tsp ground black pepper
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3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 cup pita chips, broken into 1-inch pieces
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, optional
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5 oz baby arugula
Instructions for Preparation
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Drain the tuna, saving the oil; break the tuna into 3/4-inch pieces. Put the tuna into a large bowl and add the chickpeas, tomatoes, cheese, olives, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to mix.
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Strain the reserved oil from the tuna into a medium bowl. Whisk in the lemon juice until it turns bright yellow and emulsifies, about 1 minute. Drizzle the dressing over the tuna mixture and stir to combine. Gently fold in the pita chips and, if desired, parsley. Serve the salad over the arugula.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 663 | Calories |
| 26g | Fat |
| 75g | Carbs |
| 34g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 663 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 26g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 42% |
| Cholesterol 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium 2094mg | 91% |
| Total Carbohydrate 75g | 27% |
| Dietary Fiber 12g | 44% |
| Total Sugars 12g | |
| Protein 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin C 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium 356mg | 27% |
| Iron 7mg | 40% |
| Potassium 798mg | 17% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
