Simply-Satisfying-Kale-and-Tuna-Salad
  • Prep Time:15 minutes

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  • Serves: 4 Servings

Ingredients

2 cans tuna (5 ounce cans)
1 bunch kale (or 1 bag)
2 ounces cherry tomatoes
1 lemon
raw
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
kosher salt (to taste)
freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Steps

Wash kale. Set aside to drain water off.
Cut tomatoes in half and lightly toss in bowl with balsamic vinegar, oil, and pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a salad bowl, mix tuna and juice from the can gently with the squeeze of 1/2 lemon and a pinch of pepper.
Massage kale for about 3 minutes to soften it.
Add the kale and 1/2 the tomatoes to the tuna. Gently toss until all is coated with dressing.
Add remaining tomatoes.
Squeeze remaining lemon all over and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 278
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 30 mg
Sodium 262 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 22 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium N/A
Iron N/A
Potassium N/A

Seafood Nutrition Partnership

U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Simply Satisfying Kale and Tuna Salad. Recipe source: Seafood Nutrition Partnership. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.