Middle Eastern Tuna Salad
2 7 ounce cans water packed tuna, drained
1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
1 small red onion, diced
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 cup cooked canned chickpeas
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
In a large salad bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill for 1/2 hour. 4 servings.
Nutritional Information per serving: 3 1/2 ounces tuna:
Calories: 213, Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 25mg, Sodium: 344mg, Carbohydrate: 15g, Dietary Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 7g, Protein: 26g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetable, 3 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat
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