Showing posts with label Lunch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lunch. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Avocado Tuna Salad


Ingredients
  • 2 cans of flaked light tuna
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 red apple, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped, toasted walnuts
  • 1 T pickle juice (or water-if using increase salt slightly)
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
In a large bowl, mash up avocado with the back of a fork or potato masher. Combine all other ingredients and mix well. Serve on toasted bread (gluten-free if needed), on top of greens or enjoy it all by itself. Leftovers should keep for several days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information
Serves:  4 |  Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Per serving: Calories: 146; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 24mg; Sodium: 320mg; Carbohydrate: 8g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 15g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 423mg; Vitamin A: 1%; Vitamin C: 17%; Iron: 4%; Calcium: 1%