Tuna Salad Sandwich
 low fat, low calorie, and low carbohydrate recipe

  Home  |  Recipes  |  Diet Recipes  |  Dinner Party Menus  |  Food History  |  Culinary Dictionary  |  Diet, Health & Beauty

Baking Corner | Regional Foods  | Cooking Articles | Hints & Tips | Herbs & Spices | Restaurant Reviews | Newspaper Columns
 

I created this recipe when wanting to fix something different for lunch. I stuffed this tuna salad into a garden-ripened tomato. It was delicious! This would also make a wonderful tuna salad sandwich.

For more great Low Fat Recipes, Low Calorie Recipes, Low Carbohydrate recipes, and Diabetic Recipes, check out my Diet Recipe Index.  Also check out my Nutritional Chart for fat grams, carbohydrate grams, and calories for all your favorite foods.

Check out Linda's Sandwich Recipes.

Tuna Salad Sandwich

2 (6-ounce) cans solid white tuna, drained well
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons minced red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon capers, drained and minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro leaves or basil leaves
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco or to taste
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste

In a medium bowl, break up tuna into flakes. Add red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, capers, and cilantro or basil leaves; mix together. Blend in olive oil, lime juice, mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, Tabasco, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to let flavors blend.

When ready to use, remove from refrigerator. Spread either on bread or stuff in a large tomato.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Tuna Salad - Nutritional Information

I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the below information. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new fitness regimen.
Item Amount Fat Grams Carbohydrates Grams Calories WW Points
tuna, solid pack with water 2 (7-ounce) cans 2 0 180 11.6
bell pepper, red 2 tablespoons minced 0 .5 1 .6
onion, red 2 to 3 tablespoons minced 0 2.5 3.7 .7
garlic 1 clove 0 1 4 .6
capers 1 teaspoon 0 0 1 1
olive oil 1 teaspoon 5 4 40 1
lime juice 1 lime 0 7.1 20 1
mayonnaise, reduced fat 1/4 cup 0 2 80 3
balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon 0 .2 1.6 .5
tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup or 1 small .4 6 24 1
Recipe Totals 7.4 23.2 355.3 21

Recipe makes 6 servings.

Per Serving - 1 fat grams, 3.9 carbohydrate grams, 59.2 calories, 3.5 WW points