Ingredients
4 whole grain crackers
4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
1 carrot (peeled and grated)
1 tomato (chopped)
1/4 red onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons vinegar (red wine)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 dash black pepper (fresh cracked)
6 ounces tuna
canned in water (drained)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
low-fat
1/4 cup celery (chopped)
1/4 cup green onion (chopped)
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Place lettuce, vegetables, oil, vinegar and herbs in a large salad bowl. Toss together.
Mix ingredients for tuna salad in another medium sized mixing bowl.
Assemble salad by placing greens on a large plate. Top with a scoop of tuna salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 175 |
| Total Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 22 mg |
| Sodium | 316 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 2 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Vitamin D | 1 mcg |
| Calcium | 50 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 365 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Tuna Salad on Greens. Recipe source: Cooking Demo II Food and Health Communications, Inc.. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.