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An unusual and rich flavor combination; serve this salad with sliced tomato on a bed of lettuce or on French bread.
5 servings, about 3/4 cup each
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
1 12-ounce can (or two 6-ounce cans) chunk light tuna, drained and flaked (see Note)
1 cup chopped canned artichoke hearts
1/2 cup chopped olives
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Preparation
Combine tuna, artichokes, olives, mayonnaise, lemon juice and oregano in a medium bowl.
Tips & Notes
Note: Chunk light tuna, which comes from the smaller skipjack or yellowfin, has less mercury than canned white albacore tuna. The FDA/EPA advises that women who are or might become pregnant, nursing mothers and young children consume no more than 6 ounces of albacore a week; up to 12 ounces of canned light tuna is considered safe.
Nutrition
Per serving: 210 calories; 8 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 25 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrates; 20 g protein; 3 g fiber; 791 mg sodium; 166 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (78% daily value), Vitamin C (19% dv)
5 servings, about 3/4 cup each
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
1 12-ounce can (or two 6-ounce cans) chunk light tuna, drained and flaked (see Note)
1 cup chopped canned artichoke hearts
1/2 cup chopped olives
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Preparation
Combine tuna, artichokes, olives, mayonnaise, lemon juice and oregano in a medium bowl.
Tips & Notes
Note: Chunk light tuna, which comes from the smaller skipjack or yellowfin, has less mercury than canned white albacore tuna. The FDA/EPA advises that women who are or might become pregnant, nursing mothers and young children consume no more than 6 ounces of albacore a week; up to 12 ounces of canned light tuna is considered safe.
Nutrition
Per serving: 210 calories; 8 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 25 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrates; 20 g protein; 3 g fiber; 791 mg sodium; 166 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (78% daily value), Vitamin C (19% dv)
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