Tuna salad is a perennial
favorite, but it can be loaded
with fat thanks to its typically
creamy binders. Follow these
swaps for less fat and calories.
Makes
4 servings
Total Time
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Ingredients
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Test Kitchen Approved
Keep sodium levels in check by adding ingredients that are briny and tangy,
like olives, capers, and lemon juice, rather than adding salt.
Instructions
Whisk together mayonnaise and lemon juice.
Toss together tuna, scallions, bell pepper, and olives in a large bowl; mix in mayonnaise mixture until incorporated.
Divide tuna salad evenly over servings of salad greens.
To create a creamy binder with Mediterranean flavor, enhance olive oil mayo with fresh lemon juice.
Add flavor while keeping sodium levels in check by mixing in briny olives instead of seasoning with salt.
Test Kitchen Approved
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 273
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 13%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 41mg 13%
Sodium 941mg 39%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 18g 6%
Fiber 9g 36%
Protein 29g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
