MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

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Serves: 2 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 0 mins
Nutrition per serving: 364 kcal; 17g Fats; 24g Carbs; 31g Protein

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WHAT YOU NEED
​•1 ½ cans tuna in brine (5.2 oz./150g)
•1 stalk celery
•¼ cup (40g) roasted red peppers, chopped
•½ can (7 oz./200g) artichoke hearts, chopped
•½ red onion, diced
•4 tbsp. parsley, chopped
•4 tbsp. basil leaves, chopped
•2 tbsp. capers, drained
•1 tbsp. lemon juice
•2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
•¼ tsp. sea salt
•¼ tsp. black pepper
•2 slices whole grain bread

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

In a medium bowl, add the tuna, celery, roasted red pepper, artichokes, red onion, parsley, basil and capers. Drizzle with lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
 
Toast your bread and then pile the tuna salad on top of each piece of toast. Serve immediately. 

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