Fresh Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Fresh Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 10-inch flour tortillas; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds; 5 1/2 lbs fresh tuna; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 8 cups mixed salad greens; 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted bell peppers, drained and cut in strips

Servings: persons

2 10-inch flour tortillas
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
5 1/2 lbs fresh tuna
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 teaspoons lime juice
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted bell peppers, drained and cut in strips

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["Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.", "Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.", "Brush the tortillas on both sides with the oil, then cut them into 1/4-by-3-inch strips.", "Toss the strips with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the sesame seeds.", "Lay the strips out on the prepared baking sheet and toast in the oven 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, or until they are crisped and lightly browned.", "Meanwhile, sprinkle the tuna with the remaining salt, pepper and cumin.", "Coat a broiling pan or grill pan with cooking spray, heat, then add the tuna and cook for about 3 minutes on each side for rare (or until cooked to desired degree of doneness).", "Let the tuna stand 2 to 3 minutes before cutting with the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips.", "Combine the cheese, yogurt and lime juice in a bowl.", "Gently toss the tuna with the lettuce, roasted pepper strips and the dressing.", "Divide the salad among 4 dinner plates, and top with the tortilla""croutons"" (alternatively, the crisped tortilla chips can be tossed in with the salad just before serving)."]

1072

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

176

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 10-inch flour tortillas, 2 teaspoons canola oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Fresh Tuna Salad

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