Tuna-Garbanzo Salad
Inspired by Spanish tapas, this salad spotlights premium tuna. Bonito del Norte or albacore packed in oil are good choices for this recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1/2 pound)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 medium)
- 2 fire-roasted piquillo peppers, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 (7.8-ounce) jar premium tuna, packed in oil, drained and flaked
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 8 (1-ounce) slices French bread
Nutrition Information
- calories 391
- caloriesfromfat 26 %
- fat 11.5 g
- satfat 2.2 g
- monofat 2.8 g
- polyfat 3.6 g
- protein 23.7 g
- carbohydrate 46.5 g
- fiber 6.2 g
- cholesterol 23 mg
- iron 3.5 mg
- sodium 1052 mg
- calcium 198 mg
How to Make It
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Preheat broiler.
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Bring 2 quarts water and salt to a boil. Add green beans; cook 4 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Combine green beans, shallots, peppers, chickpeas, and garlic in a large bowl.
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Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, and paprika in a small bowl, stirring well. Add mayonnaise mixture to bean mixture; toss gently to combine. Arrange 1 cup arugula on each of 4 plates; top each serving with about 1 cup bean mixture. Divide tuna evenly among plates.
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Sprinkle cheese evenly over bread slices; place bread on a baking sheet. Broil 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Serve toasts with salad.
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