Name: Tuna Salad with Chickpea Puree
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil -; 2 tbsp. capers -; 3 small cloves garlic -; 1 can chickpeas -; 3 tbsp. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese -; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice -; 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes -; 1/4 c. pitted olives -; 1 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves -; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper -; 1 can water-packed solid white albacore tuna, salmon, or sardines -

Recipe information

Cooking:

Servings per container:

Source:

More details

Ingredients for - Tuna Salad with Chickpea Puree

1. 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil -

2. 2 tbsp. capers -

3. 3 small cloves garlic -

4. 1 can chickpeas -

5. 3 tbsp. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese -

6. 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice -

7. 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice -

8. Kosher salt -

9. Freshly ground black pepper -

10. 1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes -

11. 1/4 c. pitted olives -

12. 1 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves -

13. 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper -

14. 1 can water-packed solid white albacore tuna, salmon, or sardines -

How to cook deliciously - Tuna Salad with Chickpea Puree

1. Stage

In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add capers and cook, stirring, until crispy, about 2 minutes. Transfer capers to a paper towel-lined plate.

2. Stage

In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in chickpeas and 1/2 cup of water and simmer over high heat until almost all of liquid is absorbed, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer chickpea mixture to a food processor. Add cheese, 3 tablespoons of oil and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Stage

In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, chopped olives, parsley, and crushed red pepper with remaining 3 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Spoon chickpea puree onto plates and top with tuna and tomato salad. Garnish with crispy capers and serve. Looking for more quick and easy recipes? Check out our quick family-favorites, fast dinners for weeknights, and healthy recipes for less than $3 a serving.