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    Sesame Tuna Salad

    Low SodiumLow PotassiumLow PhosphorusLow ProteinDiabetes-FriendlyDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNo ShellfishNut-FreeAsianSeafoodDinnerLunchSalad
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    2 cups tuna salad & 6 cups cabbage
    Active time: 25 minutes
    Total time: 25 minutes

    Nutrition Per Serving

    • Calories208 cal
    • Total Fat15.8 g
    • Saturated Fat1.6 g
    • Cholesterol1 mg
    • Sodium383 mg
    • Carbohydrate Total7.6 g
    • Protein11.1 g
    • Phosphorus137 mg
    • Potassium422 mg
    • Fiber3 g
    • Calcium80 mg

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup rice vinegar, or lemon juice
    • 3 tablespoons canola oil
    • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
    • 1½ teaspoons sugar
    • 1½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger
    • 2 5- to 6-ounce cans water-packed chunk light tuna, drained
    • 1 cup sliced sugar snap peas, or snow peas
    • 2 scallions, sliced
    • 6 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
    • 4 radishes, julienne-cut or sliced
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
    • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

    Description

    Toasted sesame oil transforms a humble staple like canned tuna into an elegant supper. We love the crunch of napa cabbage in this salad, but romaine lettuce would also work if you happen to have that on hand.

    Directions

    1. Whisk vinegar (or lemon juice), canola oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and ginger in a small bowl.
    2. Combine 3 tablespoons of the dressing with tuna, peas and scallions in a medium bowl.
    3. Divide cabbage among 4 plates. Mound one-fourth of the tuna mixture (about 1/2 cup) in the center of each plate and garnish with radishes, cilantro and sesame seeds. Drizzle with the remaining dressing (about 2 tablespoons per salad) and season with pepper.

    Tips

    • Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.
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