Pesto Tuna Chickpea Salad

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 15 Minutes

Servings: 6

This is a nice twist on a salad you can have any time of the year, as a side dish (or bring it along for a protein-packed lunch).

Ingredients:

2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chickpeas, roughly chopped

1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and thinly sliced

24 black olives, pitted and roughly chopped

2 stalks celery, thickly sliced

3 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained

5 tablespoons store-bought pesto sauce

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

6 sprigs fresh basil (for garnish)

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red peppers, olives, celery, tuna, pesto, salt, and black pepper. Garnish with basil.