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Tuna Salad with Pears

Photo of Tuna Salad with Pears in a bowl
Photo attribution: My Tu Duong
Ready In: 20 minutes
Serves: 2
Low Added Sugar
Pears are a common food pantry item in fall.

What you'll need

Measuring spoons
Sharp knife
Cutting board
2 bowls
Can opener
Grater
Spatula or spoon

Ingredients

Serves 2
2 tablespoons Yogurt unsweetened
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
5 ounces Tuna in water or oil
1 Pear chopped
1 stalk Celery finely diced
1 Carrot grated
2 tablespoons Parsley fresh or dried, (optional)
2 tablespoons Nuts chopped, (optional)

Directions

1.To make the dressing, mix yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl. For thin dressing, add a tablespoon of water or milk.
2.If tuna is packed in oil, drain it to remove any extra oil. Then mix it with the dry ingredients in a bowl.
3.Toss tuna mixture with dressing. Serve.

Chef's Tips

  • Chef tip: You can substitute canned salmon for the tuna in this recipe. you can also substitute chopped apple for the chopped pear.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1.00 cup

Serving Per Container 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3 g4%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Sodium 365 mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 21 g8%
Dietary Fiber 5 g18%
Protein 19 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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