GLUTEN-FREE ZUCCHINI NOODLES TUNA NICOISE

Gluten-Free Zucchini Noodles Tuna Nicoise image

Because it's one of our favorite healthy convenience foods, we've taken canned tuna -- high in protein and Omega-3s -- beyond the classic mayo-laced sandwich in this French-inspired salad that goes to the next level.

Provided by Silvana Nardone

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small clove garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 zucchinis, spiralized
One 5-ounce can tuna, such as Wild Planet
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
10 green beans, trimmed, halved and boiled until just tender
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, mint and basil
2 hard-cooked eggs, cut into wedges

Steps:

Using a blender, combine the oil, yogurt, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and garlic; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place the zucchini ribbons in a salad bowl. Add the tuna, tomatoes, green beans and herbs; toss together. To serve, divide the tuna mixture and eggs between 2 plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323, Fat 19.8 grams, SaturatedFat 4.2 grams, Cholesterol 215 milligrams, Sodium 288 milligrams, Carbohydrate 14.3 grams, Fiber 3.5 grams, Protein 25.4 grams, Sugar 5.6 grams