Fresh Tuna Salad Recipe 🥗

Overview:

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 36 minutes
Servings: 4

Description:

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of our Fresh Tuna Salad, a delightful ensemble of nutritious ingredients meticulously crafted to tantalize your taste buds. Bursting with freshness and vibrancy, this salad is a perfect blend of succulent tuna, crisp vegetables, zesty lime juice, and tantalizing spices. Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a casual lunch gathering, this recipe promises to elevate your dining experience to new heights. Get ready to savor each mouthful of this wholesome delight!

Ingredients:

2 (10-inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
5 1/2 ounces tuna
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cups lettuce, shredded
8 roasted bell pepper strips

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 1106.725
Total Fat: 37.85g
- Saturated Fat: 9.975g
- Cholesterol: 243.4mg
Sodium: 954.8mg
Total Carbohydrates: 23.725g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.075g
- Sugars: 4.475g
Protein: 157.525g

Instructions:

Step	Description
1	Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2	Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
3	Brush the tortillas on both sides with canola oil, then cut them into 1/4-by-3-inch strips.
4	Toss the tortilla strips with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and sesame seeds.
5	Lay the strips out on the prepared baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, or until they are crisped and lightly browned.
6	Meanwhile, sprinkle the tuna with the remaining salt, pepper, and ground cumin.
7	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 the desired degree of doneness.
8	Let the tuna stand for 2 to 3 minutes before cutting with the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
9	In a bowl, combine the low-fat cheddar cheese, plain nonfat yogurt, and lime juice to make the dressing.
10	Gently toss the tuna with the shredded lettuce and roasted bell pepper strips.
11	Add the dressing to the salad and mix well.
12	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.