Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Recipe: Tuna Cannellini Bean Salad


A light summer salad combining fiber-packed beans and omega-3 rich tuna.
Food weight: 2.5


INGREDIENTS:

One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
One 6-ounce can or pouch chunk-light tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped basil or sage
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

In a bowl gently toss together the beans and tuna. Fold in the red onion, basil or sage, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Serves 4
NUTRITION 
Per 1/2 cup serving:
Food weight: 2.5
Calories: 244
Fat: 12 g (0 g EPA, 0 g DHA, <1g ala="ala" font="font">
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 17 mg
Sodium: 422 mg
Carbohydrate: 18 g
Dietary Fiber: 4 g
Sugars: <1 font="font" g="g">
Protein: 17g

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