HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (LUNCH): SOUTHWESTERN TUNA SALAD

·         2 pouches chunk white albacore tuna in water (about 6 oz.)

·         4 large tomatoes, chopped (3 cups

·         ½ cup red onion, finely diced

·         1 cup lightly packed cilantro, chopped

·         ½- ¾ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (4-6 limes)

·         ½ tsp. salt

·         ¼ tsp. pepper

·         12 baked tortilla chips

1.      Place tuna in a medium bowl; break into large pieces with a fork

2.      Add tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper

3.      Stir to mix

4.      Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 6 hours

5.      Line plates with lettuce leaves and top with tuna salad; serve with tortilla chips

Servings:  4

Serving Size:  ½ the salad and 6 tortilla chips

Nutritional Information

Calories:  144

Fat:  2 g

Saturated Fat:  0 g                          

Cholesterol:  29 mg              

Sodium:  73 mg                  

Carbohydrate:  14 g            

Fiber:  2 g

Protein:  20 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD