Tuna and Chickpea Salad Sandwich

An easy to make tuna and chickpea salad sandwich that is perfect for an easy week day lunch on the go.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 (5 oz) cans of tuna in water, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas, rinsed
• 4 scallions (chopped)
• 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
• 1/4 cup chopped Italian (or curly parsley)
• handful of salad greens
• 4 whole wheat pita bread (cut in half)
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• Juice of a lemon
• Zest of a lemon
• Salt and pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To make the tuna and chickpea salad: Place tuna, chickpeas, scallions, red onion, and parsley in a bowl. Give it a toss and set aside.
2. 2To make the dressing: Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice and lemon zest in a bowl. Add in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
3. 3Drizzle the tuna and chickpea mixture with the dressing. Add in a handful of salad greens and give it a gentle toss. Taste for seasoning and add in if necessary.
4. 4To assemble: Open the pocket of each pita bread and place 2-3 tablespoons of the salad. Repeat with remaining pita halves. Serve immediately.