Citrus Pesto Tuna Recipe

Name: Citrus Pesto Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup tightly packed fresh basil (about 3/4 ounce before removing stems); 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 medium garlic clove; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred); 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 medium rib of celery, chopped; 1 medium green onion (green and white parts), chopped; 12 ounces canned very low sodium chunk white albacore tuna, packed in water, drained and flaked; 8 lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1/3 cup tightly packed fresh basil (about 3/4 ounce before removing stems)
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 medium garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium rib of celery, chopped
1 medium green onion (green and white parts), chopped
12 ounces canned very low sodium chunk white albacore tuna, packed in water, drained and flaked
8 lettuce leaves

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In a food processor or blender, pulse the basil, garlic, and oregano until finely chopped.
2
Add the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, orange juice, salt, and pepper, pulsing to blend.
3
In a medium bowl, gently stir together the celery, green onion, and tuna.
4
Pour in the pesto.
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Stir gently to combine.
6
Spoon onto the lettuce leaves.
7
This versatile tuna salad is equally good whether served on lettuce, spooned onto a tomato half, or used as a sandwich filling on low-sodium wholegrain bread.
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(Per Serving)
9
Calories: 144
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Total Fat: 5.0g
11
Saturated: 1.0g
12
Trans: 0.0g
13
Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
14
Monounsaturated: 2.5g
15
Cholesterol: 36mg
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Sodium: 199mg
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Carbohydrates: 3g
18
Fiber: 1g
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Sugars: 2g
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Protein: 21g
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Dietary Exchanges
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3 Lean Meat

175

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup tightly packed fresh basil (about 3/4 ounce before removing stems), 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 medium garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 teaspoons olive oil (extra-virgin preferred), and more.

Yes, Citrus Pesto Tuna falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Citrus Pesto Tuna

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