You won’t want to go back to traditional mayonnaise-based tuna salad after experiencing the fresh crispness of this citrusy version.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4, 1/2 cup tuna mixture and 2 lettuce leaves per serving
Ingredients
Pesto
Preparation
Step 1
In a food processor or blender, pulse the basil, garlic, and oregano until finely chopped. Add the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, orange juice, salt, and pepper, pulsing to blend.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, gently stir together the celery, green onion, and tuna.
Step 3
Pour in the pesto. Stir gently to combine. Spoon onto the lettuce leaves.
Cook’s Tip
Step 4
This versatile tuna salad is equally good whether served on lettuce, spooned onto a tomato half, or used as a sandwich filling on low-sodium wholegrain bread.
nutrition information
Step 5
(Per Serving)
Step 6
Calories: 144
Step 7
Total Fat: 5.0g
Step 8
Saturated: 1.0g
Step 9
Trans: 0.0g
Step 10
Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
Step 11
Monounsaturated: 2.5g
Step 12
Cholesterol: 36mg
Step 13
Sodium: 199mg
Step 14
Carbohydrates: 3g
Step 15
Fiber: 1g
Step 16
Sugars: 2g
Step 17
Protein: 21g
Step 18
Dietary Exchanges
Step 19
3 Lean Meat
