Mostly Healthy Tuna 'n Veggie Salad Recipe

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Mostly Healthy Tuna 'n Veggie Salad
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
307
Calories
Total time
55
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cook pasta to desired doneness according to package directions.
  2. Drain well and rinse thoroughly in cold water.
  3. Dice celery and onion.
  4. Cut carrots into half circles .
  5. Open tuna cans and drain well.
  6. Scoop tuna out into a large mixing bowl.
  7. Add mayonnaise,salt,pepper and lemon juice to tuna and mix well.
  8. Add relish, if using, and mix well.
  9. Add celery, onions, carrots, and peas to tuna mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  10. Add pasta to tuna and vegetable mixture and gently mix well with a large rounded spatula or similar utensil to avoid tearing pasta.
  11. Wash desired amount lettuce or spinach leaves and pat dry between paper towels.
  12. Place lettuce or spinach leaves on serving plates or in bowls and top with desired amount of tuna salad.
  13. Hint: an ice cream scoop works very well for scooping the tuna salad and making a nice looking dish.
  14. Top with shredded cheese, if using.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 307.38 Kcal (1287 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.35g 17%
Cholesterol 13.45mg 4%
Sodium 325.02mg 14%
Potassium 302.88mg 6%
Total Carbs 43.35g 14%
Sugars 7.5g 30%
Dietary Fiber 6.94g 28%
Protein 8.92g 18%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 25.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 197.94 Kcal (829 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.31g 17%
Cholesterol 8.66mg 4%
Sodium 209.3mg 14%
Potassium 195.04mg 6%
Total Carbs 27.92g 14%
Sugars 4.83g 30%
Dietary Fiber 4.47g 28%
Protein 5.74g 18%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 9%
Calcium 16.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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