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Portions:
4
Serving
Size:
1/2 cup
- Diet
Types:
- CKD non-dialysis
- Diabetes
- Dialysis
- Gluten-free
- Lower Protein
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup onion
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 ounces white tuna, canned in water, unsalted
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
Preparation
- Finely chop the onion and celery. Place onion and olive oil in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes. Let cool for several minutes.
- Drain tuna well and place in a mixing bowl. Pat with a paper towel to remove excess water.
- Stir in the onion mixture, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice and sugar. Mix until well blended.
- Refrigerate to chill before serving.
Helpful hints
- Make a tuna sandwich, spread on celery stalks or add to a lettuce salad.
- Use low-fat mayonnaise to reduce fat to 13 grams per serving. Note sodium content will be higher.
- If you need more protein try tuna salad and low-salt crackers for a snack.
- See two variations for this recipe: Tarragon Apple Tuna Salad with Walnuts and Curried Tuna Salad with Grapes.
Submitted by: ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ dietitian Jessica from Michigan
Nutrients per serving
Calories 330
Protein 20 g
Carbohydrates 2 g
Fat 27 g
Cholesterol 47 mg
Sodium 226 mg
Potassium 250 mg
Phosphorus 196 mg
Calcium 21 mg
Fiber 0.3 g
Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices
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3 meat
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3 fat
Carbohydrate choices
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