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HEART HEALTHY EATING
Enjoy a heart-healthy recipe from the cookbook of Bonnie Brost, dietitian at the SMDC Heart & Vascular Center.
This recipe was developed by Chef Travis Johnson for a cooking class we did together several years ago. It is a great alternative to the typical mayonnaise-based tuna salad. It includes albacore tuna, which is high in omega 3 fatty acids, and olive oil, which offers the good monounsaturated fat we all need. Fresh basil, tomato and Greek olives give it a Mediterranean flare. This recipe calls for a brand of tuna that is a little lower in sodium than other brands. Enjoy!
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Bonnie Brost, RD, LD, CDE |
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Siclian Tuna Salad
2 small cans (5-ounce) Starkist Albacore Tuna in Water, drained (140 mg. sodium or less per serving)
¼ cup kalamata or black olives, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
3 green onions, finely sliced
1 clove minced garlic
2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Chill and serve.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Servings: 4
Calories: 165
Total Fat: 10 grams
Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
Trans Fat: 0
Cholesterol: 28 millgrams
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Sodium: 250 milligrams
Potassium: 220 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 4 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Protein: 13 grams
Calcium: 20 grams |
Learn more with our free education classes. Visit smdc.org and click on “The Soul & Science of Healthy Eating” in the list of classes or call (218) 786-4181.
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