Italian Tuna Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cans of tuna
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 small to medium onion
• 2-3 stalks of celery
• 1 can of white beans or chickpeas
• 1 bottle of Italian Dressing

Vegetarian Option
1 can of chickpeas

Serving Suggestions
Cucumbers
Lettuce
Radishes
Pickles
Capers

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the vegetables:
   1. Chop the bell pepper into small pieces
   2. Dice the whole onion
   3. Slice the celery into small half moon shapes
2. Open and drain the cans of tuna
3. Open and drain and rinse the can of beans
4. Combine the tuna and the chopped vegetables, tossing gently to fully mix
5. Add the beans
6. Add ½ cup of the Italian dressing
7. Mix gently
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS FOR VEGETARIAN OPTION

1. Prepare the vegetables:
   1. Chop the bell pepper into small pieces
   2. Dice the whole onion
   3. Slice the celery into small half-moon shapes
2. Open, drain and rinse the cans of beans
3. Take the chickpeas and place them in bowl, using a fork, press the chickpeas with the fork to break them, stirring them together into a smooth consistency while leaving some large pieces
   1. Season with salt and pepper, add lemon if you like
   2. OPTIONAL: Add garlic, red pepper flakes, pine nuts, herbs and more to add flavor to the chickpea mash
4. Combine the chickpea mash with the chopped vegetables, tossing gently to fully mix
5. Add ½ cup of the Italian dressing
6. Mix gently
7. Top the salad with the 2^nd can of beans

CARROT TIPS

• This dish can work as a traditional sandwich or go lighter with a lettuce wrap or fill another bell pepper for a crunchy and fresh spin on stuffed peppers
• Top crackers with the tuna salad for an appetizer
• Add cherry tomatoes, radish, or cucumber for a knockout summer salad
• Add pickles or capers to give the tuna a ZING!
• Make this salad go further with a box of pasta – simple mix the tuna salad into cooked and cooled pasta for a cold pasta salad

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