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Grecian Tuna Salad

  • 20 Mins

    Prep Time

  • 0 Mins

    Cook Time

  • 6

    Servings

  • 262

    Calories

  • 13g

    Fat

  • 16g

    Carbs

  • 20g

    Protein

Recommended For:

Asthma

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Ingredients

  • ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
  • ½ Tsp Salt
  • ¼ Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 English Cucumber, diced (wash under cold running water before dicing)
  • ½ Red Onion, diced*
  • ½ Cup Fresh Parsley, chopped (wash under cold running water before chopping)
  • 1 (15 oz) Can Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (12 oz) Can Chunk Light Tuna, drained
  • ½ Cup Pasteurized Feta Cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste

What You’ll Need

  • Small Bowl

  • Whisk

  • Measuring Cups

  • Measuring Spoons

  • Knife

  • Cutting Board

  • Large Bowl

  • Can Opener

  • Spoon

  • FFish:

    Omit fish and add shredded chicken

  • DDairy:

    Omit feta cheese

Instructions

  • 1.

    Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water.

  • 2.

    Combine Ingredients for Vinaigrette In a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients (olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper) and set aside.

  • 3.

    Add Remaining Ingredients To the large bowl, add the diced cucumber, red onion, chopped parsley, beans, tuna, feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.

  • 4.

    Gently Combine and Enjoy Pour the vinaigrette over the tuna mixture and gently stir to combine. Salt and pepper, to taste, and enjoy!

  • 5.

    Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water.

Recipe adapted from budgetbytes.com

Nourishment Notes

Cannellini Beans

Beans are filled with protein and fiber, both of which are extremely important for achieving or maintaining a healthy weight. Being at a healthy weight can improve asthma outcomes.

Tuna

Tuna is an excellent source of lean protein and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Choosing lean protein foods can be beneficial for achieving or maintaining a healthy weight. Being at a healthy weight can improve asthma outcomes.

Breathe Better Food Tip

  • Sulfites

    Sun-dried tomatoes contain sulfites, omit if bothersome.

  • Red Wine Vinegar

    Red wine vinegar may contain sulfites. If bothersome, omit and add 1-2 additional tablespoons of lemon juice.

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