Tuna and Mixed Legume Salad

17 Reviews
94% would make this recipe again

A delicious salad which makes for a healthy take-out lunch.

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Ingredients

??? bean mix (canned), rinsed and drained ???
??? garlic, minced ???
??? green peppers, cut into small dices ???
??? extra virgin olive oil ???
??? lemon juice, freshly squeezed ???
??? Parsley and Garlic Base ???
??? salt [optional] ???
??? ground pepper to taste [optional] ???
??? tuna, canned ???
??? Italian parsley, fresh, chopped [optional] ???

Method

  1. Drain and rinse the bean mix, then place it in a salad bowl. Mince the garlic and dice the pepper, then add them to the salad.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Parsley and Garlic base, salt, and pepper until the mixture is emulsified. Pour it over the salad and toss well to combine.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
  4. Toss the chilled salad, arrange the tuna on top, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (310 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

560

Fat

25 g

38 %

Saturated 3.7 g
+ Trans 0 g

18 %

Cholesterol

10 mg

Sodium

450 mg

19 %

Carbohydrate

48 g

16 %

Fibre

12 g

49 %

Sugars

2 g

Net Carbs

36 g

Protein

38 g

Vitamin A

4 %

Vitamin C

58 %

Calcium

13 %

Iron

40 %
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Claims

This recipe is :
Free  :
Added Sugar
Excellent source of  :
Fibre, Folacin, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Zinc
Good source of  :
Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D
Source of  :
Calcium, Omega-3, Omega-6, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B2
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Starches 2
Fruits 0
Vegetables ½
Meat and Alternatives 4 ½
Fats 5
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