Tuna and Garbanzo Bean Salad With Gazpacho
Serves 4
Time 1 hr 15 min
This complete meal packs a protein punch thanks to the garbanzo beans and tuna. Serve with a glass of chilled white wine, if you like.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 (15.0-ounce) can no-salt-added garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (6.0-ounce) can solid white albacore tuna
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with their liquid
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 package rice crackers or flatbreads
Method
Put beans, tuna, 1/2 cup of the onion, parsley and vinaigrette into a large bowl and toss together gently; set aside.
Put tomatoes, oil, vinegar and garlic into a blender or food processor and purée for 10 seconds.
Add water to thin, if desired, then transfer to a non-metal bowl.
Stir in cucumber, pepper and remaining 1/2 cup onion.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Top crackers or flatbread with tuna salad.
Ladle soup into bowls and serve with crackers on the side.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 460 calories (130 from fat), 15g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 880mg sodium, 58g carbohydrates (7g dietary fiber, 13g sugar), 20g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 (15.0-ounce) can no-salt-added garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (6.0-ounce) can solid white albacore tuna
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 (28.0-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with their liquid
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 package rice crackers or flatbreads