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Three-Pepper Tuna Salad
Makes 4 servings
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Image © Publications International, Ltd.
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Three-Pepper Tuna Salad
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This incredible salad is simply bursting with nutrition! It contains low-fat, high-protein tuna, three kinds of vitamin-rich bell peppers, zucchini and tomatoes, all tossed in a wonderful olive oil and wine vinegar dressing.
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Ingredients
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2
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cups thinly sliced zucchini
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1/2
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cup red bell pepper strips
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1/2
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cup green bell pepper strips
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1/2
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cup yellow bell pepper strips
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1
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cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1
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can (6 ounces) solid albacore tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
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1/4
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cup chopped green onions
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1/4
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cup chopped fresh basil
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2
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tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1
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tablespoon olive oil
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1/2
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teaspoon minced garlic
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1/2
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teaspoon fresh marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
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1/8
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teaspoon black pepper
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1. Pour 3/4 cup water into medium saucepan. Add zucchini and bell pepper strips. Steam vegetables about 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. Transfer to serving bowl. Add tomatoes, tuna, green onions and basil.
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2. Combine vinegar, oil, garlic, marjoram and black pepper in jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour dressing over vegetable mixture; mix well.
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©Publications International, Ltd.
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Nutrients per Serving
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(about 1-1/3 cups salad)
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Calories
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134
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Calories from Fat
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34 %
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Total Fat
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5 g
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Saturated Fat
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1 g
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Cholesterol
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18 mg
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Carbohydrate
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11 g
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Fiber
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3 g
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Protein
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14 g
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Sodium
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175 mg
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Dietary exchanges
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2 Vegetable
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1-1/2 Meat
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