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Best Tuna Salad

You can enjoy this simple family favorite two ways—on a sandwich or on
a bed of salad greens. For a change of pace, try one of our three tasty
variations.
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P R E P 15 minutes M A K E S 1 ⁄4 cups or 2 main-dish servings
1 can (6 ounces) chunk-light tuna 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
packed in water, drained
baguette or other favorite bread
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⁄4 cup finely chopped celery (optional)
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise

In small bowl, with fork, combine all ingredients except baguette. Cover
and refrigerate if not serving right away. Serve on a baguette if you like.
E A C H S E R V I N G W I T H O U T B R E A D About 170 calories | 19 g protein |
1g carbohydrate | 11 g total fat (3 g saturated) | 30 mg cholesterol |
415 mg sodium.
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CURRIED TUNA Prepare Best Tuna Salad as above. Stir in ⁄2 cup finely
chopped Granny Smith apple and 1 teaspoon curry powder. Serve on
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raisin-walnut or sourdough bread if you like. Makes about 1 ⁄2 cups or
2 main-dish servings.
E A C H S E R V I N G W I T H O U T B R E A D About 190 calories | 20 g protein |
7g carbohydrate | 11 g total fat (3 g saturated) | 30 mg cholesterol |
415 mg sodium.
MEDITERRANEAN TUNA Prepare Best Tuna Salad as above. Stir in
2 tablespoons capers, chopped, and ⁄4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon
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peel. Serve on Italian bread if you like. Makes about 1 ⁄4 cups or 2 main-
dish servings.
E A C H S E R V I N G W I T H O U T B R E A D About 170 calories | 19 g protein |
2g carbohydrate | 11 g total fat (3 g saturated) | 30 mg cholesterol |
730 mg sodium.

SOUTHWESTERN TUNA Prepare Best Tuna Salad as above. Stir in
2 tablespoons chop-ped fresh cilantro leaves and 1 pickled jalapeño
chile, finely chopped. Serve rolled up in warm flour tortillas if you like.
Makes about 1 ⁄4 cups or 2 main-dish servings.
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E A C H S E R V I N G W I T H O U T T O R T I L L A About 170 calories | 19 g protein |
2 g carbohydrate | 11 g total fat (3 g saturated) | 30 mg cholesterol | 510 mg
sodium.

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