SOUTH BEACH STYLE TUNA SALAD WITH LOW FAT CILANTRO MAYO

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I've been doing the South Beach Diet for a week now and created this scrumptious salad today. It was so yummy that I know I'll eat this for a long time. It is a must for cilantro lovers!

Provided by shimmerchk

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3 ounce) package of fresh packed albacore tuna (water packed not oil packed) or 1 (3 ounce) package light chunk tuna (water packed not oil packed)
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise or 1 1/2 teaspoons light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 -2 dash Frank's red hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning (optional)
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 cup mixed salad green
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 -2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Place salad greens in bowl and top with tomatoes.
  • In a separate bowl, mix tuna, garlic, cilantro, mayo, brown mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce and creole seasoning (if desired), salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix well.
  • Mound tuna mixture on top of salad greens.
  • Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.8, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 38.3, Sodium 447.4, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 21.6

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