Mediterranean Tuna Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

INGREDIENTS

1 can

tuna fish (in water, drained)

1 1/2 cups

canned chickpeas (rinsed, drained)

1 cup

English cucumber (sliced)

1/2

fennel bulb (chopped or use celery)

1 cup

chopped yellow or red pepper

1/4 cup

kalamata olives (sliced)

scallions (chopped)

1 cup

cherry tomatoes (sliced)

1/4 cup

fresh basil (chopped)

Optional: 1/4 cup queso fresco or feta cheese

Lemon Tahini Dressing

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp

tahini (sesame spread)

juice of 2 lemons

zest of 1 lemon

1 tsp

minced garlic

1/2 tsp

cumin

1/2 tsp

salt

pepper