No salad dressing tuna salad

This twist on an old favorite is lower in saturated fat for a healthy heart!

Ingredients

1 5-ounce can tuna in water, drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons diced celery
2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/16 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 leaves green leaf lettuce

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine first 9 ingredients. Stir. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. Place two lettuce leaves in a bowl and top with half of the tuna salad. Prepare one more bowl for a friend and enjoy!

Makes 2 servings
Recipe contains: fish
Carb choices per serving: 0
*Option not included in nutrition facts.

Source: Allina Health's Patient Education Department

Reviewed By: Allina Health's Patient Education Department

First Published: 04/08/2019

Last Reviewed: 04/03/2019

You can also serve this tuna salad with whole-grain crusty bread for added texture and flavor.*

nutrition label for no salad dressing tuna salad