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Tuna salad sandwiches
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Dietitian s tip
Fat-free mayonnaise adds sodium, so use unsalted canned tuna to keep the total amount of sodium down. For variety, add cucumber or tomato slices, raisins, chopped apples or fresh chives to each sandwich.
Number of servings
Serves 4 Healthy carb
Ingredients
2 cans (6 ounces each) unsalted white tuna packed in water, drained 1/2 cup diced celery 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise 4 lettuce leaves 8 slices whole-wheat bread
Directions
Put tuna in a small bowl and flake with a fork. Add the celery, lemon juice and mayonnaise and stir well. To serve, place 1 lettuce leaf on a slice of bread. Top with 1/4 of the tuna mixture and another slice of bread. Repeat to make the other sandwiches. Serve immediately.
Grains and grain products 2 Meats, poultry and fish 2 DASH diet: Recommended servings Sample DASH menus
Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings
Protein and dairy 1 Carbohydrates 2
Diabetes Meal Plan Choices
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