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Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups Recipe

Tuna is naturally low in fat and full of healthy nutrients making it the perfect diet food. This is a very quick and easy lunch to prepare but is full of flavour.

If you would like to use flavoured tuna - go ahead, just don't forget to use tuna that has been packed in water instead of oil. Any type of lettuce leaves can be used for this recipe, cos, iceberg just to name a few.

This recipe is low in fat and is a good source of protein.

Energy per 100g:

253kJ - 60Cal

Fat per 100g:

1.0g

Healthy Lunch Recipe : Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups

Recipe Serves:

This Recipe Serves 2.

Recipe Ingredients:

  • 2 x small can tuna (95g), drained  
  • 1 roma tomato, sliced into cubes
  • 1 stick celery, sliced
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • Lemon wedges to serve

Recipe Method:

  1. Place tuna, tomato, celery and carrot in small bowl and mix lightly to combine.
  2. Place 2 lettuce leaves on each plate.
  3. Arrange tuna salad mix on top.
  4. Serve with lemon wedges which can be squeezed on the salad to make a dressing.
  5. Serve immediatley.

Recipe Nutrition Panel:

 Servings: 2
 Serving size: 240g
 

Nutrient

Average Serve

Average 100g

Energy (kJ)

609

253

Energy (Cal)

145

60

Protein (g)

24.7

10.2

Fat, Total (g)

2.6

1.0

Fat, Saturated (g)

0.9

0.4

Carbohydrate (g)

4.0

1.6

Sugars (g)

3.9

1.6

Sodium (mg)

147.9

61.6

Additional Comments:

Enjoy!

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