Friday, April 17, 2009

SPICY TUNA SALAD

Spicy Tuna Salad

4 servings

Ingredients

Dressing
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
Tuna Salad
2 1/2 6-ounce cans light tuna in water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried chili flakes, crushed
2 finely chopped scallions
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons capers
1 celery rib, finely chopped
30 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
8 slices thick-cut wheat bread
6-8 leaves lettuce for garnish

Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together ingredients for dressing; set aside. Drain water from tuna. In a large bowl, toss tuna with remaining ingredients, except parsley.

Before serving, pour dressing over tuna and mix gently; sprinkle with parsley. Spread tuna on 4 slices of bread. Top with lettuce leaves and another slice of bread.

Nutrition facts per serving:
Servings Per Recipe 4 servings
Calories 481
Total Fat (g) 21
Saturated Fat (g) 3
Carbohydrate (g) 41
Fiber (g) 7
Protein (g) 34
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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