Friday, January 25, 2013

Asian Tuna Salad

SERVINGS:
Makes 2 servings

INGREDIENTS:

1 12 oz. Can of light tuna (In water)
1 large stalk celery
3 green onions
1 oz. whole raw almonds (about 20 - 24)
5 whole water chestnuts
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
5 - 6 drops sesame oil
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. sugar

DIRECTIONS:
Drain tuna and break up into bowl. On low heat, toast almonds in skillet until lightly browned. Chop celery and green onions finely, then add to tuna. Chop almonds and water chestnuts coarsely, and add to the mixture. Drizzle olive oil over tuna mixture and toss lightly. Add sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar and soy sauce, and mix well. Chill.

NUTRITIONAL INFO:
Calories: 323
Protein: 52.2 g
Fat: 14 g
Carbs: 6.5 g

Side Note: You can buy the real Tuna. It may cost a lot more but it'll taste even better than the recipe given. Plus, you can serve it hot by grilling it, searing it or chop it into cubes.

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