Flaked Tuna, Chickpea And Spinach Salad [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 1
• Time: 15 minutes

A light, high protein and filling salad is always a good option for lunch after a gym workout. Flaked tuna, chickpea and spinach salad is a low carb and high protein recipe that is extremely beneficial for both bodybuilders and weight watchers. Tuna is a wonderful ingredient that goes well with salad and packed with protein, minerals and omega – 3 fatty acids. Chickpea is not only rich in protein but also contains high amount of fiber and regulate blood sugar level. Spinach is there to provide micro nutrients and bulk to the salad. Try this refreshing salad recipe for a light meal during workout.

Nutrition

• calories: 261
• protein: 28
• carbs: 23
• fat: 7
• saturated fat: 1.1
• polyunsaturated fat: 1.44
• monounsaturated fat: 3.8
• cholesterol: 26
• sodium: 209
• potassium: 542
• dietary fiber: 6.61
• sugars: 3.37
• vitamin a: 46
• vitamin c: 26
• calcium: 107
• iron: 5
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 13.02
• other fats: 0.66

Ingredients

• 1 oz Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, without salt, drained solids
• 50 gram Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt
• 1 cup Baby Spinach
• 1 sprigs Parsley, fresh
• 1 tsp, ground Spices, oregano, dried
• 1 fl oz Lemon juice, raw
• 1 tsp Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 1 dash Salt, table
• 1 tbsp Spices, pepper, black

Instructions

• Cook chickpeas or use canned chickpeas to prepare the salad.
• Flake the tuna with a fork in a bowl and set aside.
• Take a serving bowl and combine chopped spinach, cooked chickpeas, flaked tuna, oregano, parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper and oil.
• Toss all the ingredients and serve immediately.