Monday, June 13, 2011

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

A light summer salad.

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2/3 c. sliced celery
¼ c. green olives and pimiento
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 oz pouch tuna in water
14 oz artichoke hearts
3 TB nonfat mayo

In a medium bowl, combine the beans, celery, olives, basil, pepper and artichoke hearts. Fold in mayo. Serve over lettuce or on toasted whole wheat bread or in pitas.

Yield: 4 servings. Per serving= 224 Calories; 2g Fat (9.4% calories from fat); 14g Protein; 39g Carbohydrate; 11g Dietary Fiber; 6mg Cholesterol; 718mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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