Broccoli and Tuna Salad
An excellent side dish to any meal, this vibrant salad combines the crunch of broccoli with the tenderness of another super food, tuna.
Bonnie says: Improvise with this salad by adding cherry tomatoes, grilled red peppers, green olives or any cooked leftovers.
Fran says: Tuna is an excellent source of protein and it’s low in saturated fat. In addition, tuna contributes heart-healthy omega-3s. A 3.5-oz (100 mL) serving of chickpeas has 19.3 grams of protein and 10 grams of fibre, part of which is the soluble fibre that helps lower LDL cholesterol. Chickpeas are an excellent source of folate and contain calcium and iron.
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Type of meal : | Salads | Salads
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Ingredients
1 head broccoli, trimmed
4 eggs
¼ cup (50 mL) thinly sliced red onion
19 oz (540 mL) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
6 oz (175 g) canned tuna (preferably Italian or Spanish pink tuna packed in olive oil)
½ cup (125 mL) pitted black olives, halved
¼ cup (50 mL) chopped fresh parsley
Dressing:
2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ tsp (7 mL) salt
¼ tsp (1 mL) black pepper
¼ cup (50 mL) olive oil
Directions
- If broccoli has thick stems, peel about 1 in (2.5 cm) up the stalks. Cut broccoli into ½-in (1-cm) pieces, keeping the stems and florets separate.
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add stems and cook for 3 minutes. Add florets and cook for 2 minutes longer. (Broccoli should be tender and bright green.)
- Drain. Rinse in cold water, drain again and pat dry. Place in a large bowl.
- To cook eggs, bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) salt. Add eggs gently. Bring to a boil. Cover tightly. Turn off heat and let eggs sit in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, gently crack shells and cool in cold water. Peel. Cut each egg into 6 wedges. Set aside.
- Add onions, chickpeas, tuna, olives and parsley to broccoli. Combine gently. Tuna will break up just by tossing salad.
- Make dressing by whisking lemon juice with garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil. Add to salad. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Place in a salad bowl and garnish with eggs.
Makes 6 servings
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