Why have the same mayonnaise-laden tuna when you can make a light, fresh salad that won’t hold you back while you chase the kids around the yard?
Makes 4 servings, generous 2 cups each
ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
8 cups chopped hearts of romaine
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives
2 6-ounce cans chunk light tuna, drained
Whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add romaine, tomatoes and olives; toss to coat. Add tuna and toss again.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 258 calories; 13 g fat (2 g sat, 9 g mono); 53 mg cholesterol; 8 g carbohydrate; 26 g protein; 3 g fiber; 428 mg sodium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (110% daily value), Vitamin C (60% dv), Folate (32% dv).